Washington
7.0
High score (8-10)
Potosi in the historic lead mining country has some outdoor recreation access through the Mark Twain National Forest and the Meramec River system. The St. Francois Mountains nearby draw some outdoor visitors. Low competition and high novelty for a foreign outsider. The Old Mines area has a historic French Creole settlement that gives the county a specific cultural identity.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Washington County has 25,000 people in the former lead mining region southwest of the St. Louis metro. Potosi has 2,600 people. Some outdoor recreation tourism. Working-class and rural with limited social options.
Lower score (below 6)
Washington County's mining economy collapsed generations ago and the county has been economically struggling ever since. Potosi is a small working-class town with a social world built around permanent families. The Old Mines French Creole heritage is historically interesting but doesn't generate current social activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Washington, Missouri?
$44k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Washington, Missouri?
Women marry at 29
How common is a college degree in Washington, Missouri?
40% men have degree
What's the average male height in Washington, Missouri?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Washington, Missouri?
Local women avg 30.0