Dellwood, MO

Dellwood, Missouri

Introduction to Dellwood, Missouri

Dellwood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 3 miles SE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and is 8 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Saint Louis metro area; the city is not an isolated city. Dellwood is home to approximately 5,255 residents.

Dellwood History

The city of Dellwood is located in Saint Louis County, which was established in 1812. The city neighborhood was mostly inhabited by the mound builders of Mississippi in the early 17th century. It was after the year 1673, the French explorers started settling in the area. Development began soon after that.

Dellwood and nearby Attractions

• Castlewood State Park
• Frank Holten State Recreation Area
• Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Jefferson Barracks Historical Park
• Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
• Missouri Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Dellwood

Filled with attractive locations and historic sites, the city of Dellwood is an ideal tourist destination. While in the city, tourists can visit the Castlewood State Park and Frank Holten State Recreation Area, which offer several facilities such as swimming, camping, fishing, picnicking and boating. The Historic Site of Scott Joplin House is also worth visiting. Jefferson Barracks Historical Park and the Missouri Historical Society Museum are two other major tourist attractions.

Dellwood Transportation

One can access air transportation from Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport.

Dellwood Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued through Saint Louis Community College, Southern Illinois University, University of Missouri, Washington University, and Webster University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Dellwood, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Dellwood Almanac

Dellwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dellwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dellwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dellwood Colleges

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