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Arnold, Missouri

Introduction to Arnold, Missouri

Arnold, Missouri, in Jefferson county, is located 14 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Saint Louis metro area, Arnold is home to approximately 19,965 residents.

Arnold History

Located in the Saint Louis metro area, the region was named after George Arnold, the city’s first post master. The area was previously known as "Flamm City" and "Maxville." The first European to settle in the region was Jean Baptiste Gamache. Telegraph lines were originally built here after 1850. The city of Arnold was incorporated in 1972.

Arnold and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Westward Expansion
  • Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Saint Louis Science Center
  • Illinois Caverns State Natural Area

Things To Do In Arnold

The Campbell House, the Ulysses S. Grant Farm, the Carondelet Historic Center and the Museum of Transportation are all close by. At the Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area-Madison, visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, camping, hiking and picnicking. The Illinois Caverns State Natural Area has caves with rimstone dams, and stalactite and stalagmite formations. The Missouri Botanical Garden, the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and the Saint Louis Zoo are all accessible from .

Arnold Transportation

Flights are available from Lambert-Saint Louis International Airport.

Arnold Higher Education

Saint Louis Community College-Meramec, Webster University and Jefferson College are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

Arnold strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 13%Arnold Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Arnold People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Arnold Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Arnold, MO

Comparing Arnold to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Age of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use47
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime32

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