Jennings, MO

Jennings, Missouri

Introduction to Jennings, Missouri

Jennings, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 5 miles SE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and is 6 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is part of the Saint Louis metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 15,469 people live in Jennings.

Jennings History

The present day City of Jennings was named after James Jennings, who was a Virginian farmer. He settled in the area in 1839. The North Missouri Railroad first entered the area in 1855. In fact, it was the railroad that helped the city to develop. The Jennings School District was founded in 1871. Jennings was incorporated in 1946 as a city. The first elections of the city were held in 1947.

Jennings and nearby Attractions

• Northland Shopping Center
• Saint Louis Art Museum
• Gateway Arch
• Saint Louis Zoo
• Jefferson Barracks Historical Park
• Mississippi River State Fish & Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Jennings

Jennings offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can visit the Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum, Missouri Historical Society Museum, and City Museum. The Gateway Arch and Saint Louis Zoo are in the neighborhood as well. Visitors can also plan a trip to the Frank Holten State Recreation Area, Pere Marquette State Park, and Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. One can enjoy even shopping at the Northland Shopping Center and River Roads Shopping Center. The World Aquarium and Shaw Park Aquatic Center are nearby.

Jennings Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International is close by.

Jennings Higher Education

University of Missouri - St Louis, Washington University, and Saint Louis Community College - Florissant Valley offer higher education.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Jennings, MO

Comparing Jennings 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
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 in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Jennings Almanac

Jennings Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Jennings Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jennings High Schools (2004)

JENNINGS HIGH
8850 COZZENS
314-653-8100
A Title I school.
Serves 805 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Jennings Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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