Des Peres, MO

Des Peres, Missouri

Introduction to Des Peres, Missouri

Des Peres, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 8 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Des Peres contains a population of approximately 8,592.

Des Peres History

Des Peres City derived its name from a French word which means ‘Fathers’. The city was named after the river Des Peres, which ran through the town. The Native Americans were the first settlers of this area. Some of the tribes who inhabited here were the Michigamea, Moingwena, Tamaora and the Kaskaskia. It was in the 1800s, the Europeans settled in this area. By the year 1850, the city’s population increased to 75,000 people. The present day St. Paul's Lutheran of Des Peres Church was established in 1834.

Des Peres and nearby Attractions

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

Things To Do In Des Peres

Known for its strong historical background, the city offers numerous historic sites including the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site and Jefferson Barracks Historical Park. The city also has several museums which restore the memorabilia of the city’s past. Recreational parks such as the Frank Holten State Recreation Area and the Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area are also close to the city.

Des Peres Transportation

One can avail of flights from Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport.

Des Peres Higher Education

Facilities for higher education can be availed from Washington University, Principia College, and Webster University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Des Peres, MO

Comparing Des Peres 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
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Des Peres Almanac

Des Peres Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Des Peres Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Des Peres residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Des Peres Colleges

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