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Ellisville, Missouri

Introduction to Ellisville, Missouri

Ellisville, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 14 miles SW of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and is 16 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. Part of the surrounding Saint Louis metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Ellisville is home to some 9,104 residents.

Ellisville History

Located in the Saint Louis metro area, the city of Ellisville was named after a post office in Virginia by William Hereford. The first settler of this area was Captain James Harvey Ferris, who came here in the year 1837 with some slaves. The area was originally inhabited by the Native Americans. Some of the Native American publications that existed during that time were the Old School Democrat, the Washington Temperance Paper, and The Native American.

Ellisville and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Transportation
  • Jefferson Barracks Historical Park
  • Chatillon - Demenil Mansion
  • Robertsville State Park
  • Castlewood State Park
  • Saint Louis Science Center

Things To Do In Ellisville

There are numerous tourist attractions in the city of Dexter. One can visit the recreational parks such as the Castlewood State Park and the Robertsville State Park, which offer facilities for camping, fishing and swimming. Historical sites like the Jefferson Barracks Historical Park and the Chatillon - Demenil Mansion are "must visit" destinations for the history buffs.

Ellisville Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport.

Ellisville Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Saint Louis Community College, Southern Illinois University, University of Missouri, and Webster University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyEllisville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyEllisville Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Ellisville Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%Ellisville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Ellisville College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 9%Ellisville Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 10%Ellisville Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Ellisville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Ellisville, MO

Comparing Ellisville 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
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use47
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime99

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