Wildwood, MO

Wildwood, Missouri

Wildwood, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 16 miles S of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 19 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Wildwood has a population of 32,884.

The People and Families of Wildwood

In Wildwood, about 78% of adults are married. Lots of Wildwood people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Wildwood, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wildwood had a median family income of $100,460. People in Wildwood generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Wildwood than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Wildwood, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Wildwood. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wildwood gave more campaign money ($38,295) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wildwood Housing

Owners occupy 91% of the housing units in Wildwood. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Wildwood, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Wildwood, MO

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

Families

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

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
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

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

Wildwood Almanac

Wildwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Wildwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wildwood, 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

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Wildwood High Schools (2004)

LAFAYETTE SR. HIGH
17050 CLAYTON RD
636-458-7200
Serves 2,116 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Wildwood Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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