High Ridge township, Missouri
High Ridge township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
High Ridge township is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,327. The land area covers 36.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,327 | ±1,184 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,184 | ±429 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,727 | ±436 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,184 | ±429 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 543 | ±206 |
| Median Home Value | $223,000 | ±$14,941 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | ±$177 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,828 | ±$8,701 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,792 | ±$2,877 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,174 | ±571 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 9,646 | ±896 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.8% | ±0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 231,888 (2024)
ID: 107559
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 100, HILLSBORO MO 63050-0100
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | IMPERIAL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BARNHART, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | GLENCOE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | BALLWIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MANCHESTER, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ST LOUIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ST LOUIS, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
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College | 9.7 mi away | 1297 North Highway Drive, Fenton, MO, 63026 |
63652900003575
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NORTHWEST BRANCH
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 5680 STATE ROAD PP, HIGH RIDGE, MO, 63049 |
(636) 677-8186
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Applied Tech
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College Vocational | 11.6 mi away | 12721 West Watson Road, Sunset Hills, MO, 63127 |
3149897500
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CEDAR HILL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 6780 MALL DR, CEDAR HILL, MO, 63016 |
(636) 551-1020
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Jefferson College
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College | 11.7 mi away | 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO, 63050-2440 |
6367973000
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EUREKA HILLS BRANCH
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 500 WORKMAN RD, EUREKA, MO, 63025 |
(314) 994-3300
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Skin Institute
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College Vocational | 13.2 mi away | 25 Ronnie's Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126 |
3148432222
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MERAMEC VALLEY BRANCH
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 1501 SAN SIMEON WAY, FENTON, MO, 63026 |
(314) 994-3300
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Grabber School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 13.2 mi away | 9833 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO, 63126 |
3149668888
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ARNOLD BRANCH
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 1701 MISSOURI STATE ROAD, ARNOLD, MO, 63010 |
(636) 296-2204
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ST LOUIS SPRT OF S L AP, MO US, located 16.4 miles from High Ridge township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.0° | 22.0° | 31.5° | 2.38" | — |
| February | 46.5° | 25.8° | 36.1° | 1.98" | — |
| March | 57.4° | 34.4° | 45.9° | 3.48" | — |
| April | 68.4° | 44.3° | 56.4° | 4.58" | — |
| May | 77.2° | 54.9° | 66.0° | 4.56" | — |
| June | 85.7° | 63.9° | 74.8° | 4.31" | — |
| July | 89.5° | 68.0° | 78.7° | 3.30" | — |
| August | 88.1° | 65.7° | 76.9° | 3.44" | — |
| September | 80.9° | 56.5° | 68.7° | 3.02" | — |
| October | 69.5° | 45.1° | 57.3° | 3.10" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 34.4° | 45.3° | 3.28" | — |
| December | 45.1° | 26.4° | 35.7° | 2.32" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byrnes Mill city | City | 0.7 mi | — |
| Scotsdale town | Town | 2.6 mi | — |
| High Ridge CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Peaceful Village village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Parkdale village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| LaBarque Creek CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2909932144. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.