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Introduction to Florissant, Missouri
Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 11 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Saint Louis metropolitan area. There are approximately 50,497 residents in Florissant.
Florissant History
Florissant is located in St. Louis County, which was established in 1812 and was named in honor of Saint Louis, the King of France. Originally, Florissant was a separate town and was predominantly French speaking. In fact, the city derived its name from a French term meaning "flowering". It is the hometown of the WWE Superstar Randy Orton.
Florissant and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Florissant
Visitors can spend their leisure at the Bangert Park and Kock Park while in Florissant. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Cross Keys Shopping Center. The Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Castlewood State Park, Chatillon - Demenil Mansion, Scott Joplin House State Historic Site, Saint Louis Art Museum, and Museum of Westward Expansion are in the neighborhood. One can also plan a trip to the Missouri Botanical Garden, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, and Saint Louis Zoo. The city hosts the Valley of Flowers Festival every year in the month of May.
Florissant Transportation
Lambert - St Louis International Airport is nearby.
Florissant Higher Education
The city is home to Saint Louis Christian College. Saint Louis Community College - Florissant Valley, Washington University, and University of Missouri - St Louis are also close by.
Florissant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 12% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Florissant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Florissant colleges • Florissant travel.
 | Florissant Colleges Florissant colleges and trade schools. |
 | Florissant Hotels & Travel Florissant hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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