River View township, Missouri
River View township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
River View township is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,656. The land area covers 11.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,656 | ±622 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,378 | ±476 | 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 | 8,037 | ±514 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,378 | ±476 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 659 | ±260 |
| Median Home Value | $206,300 | ±$12,692 |
| Median Gross Rent | $935 | ±$31 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,529 | ±$10,079 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,996 | ±$3,823 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,840 | ±711 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,659 | ±737 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.3% | ±2.9% |
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 | KG-05 | IMPERIAL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BARNHART, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | DESOTO, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BLOOMSDALE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HOUSE SPRINGS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | IMPERIAL, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CRYSTAL CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CRYSTAL CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | FESTUS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | DESOTO, 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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Jefferson College
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College | 9.2 mi away | 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO, 63050-2440 |
6367973000
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FESTUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 400 W MAIN ST, FESTUS, MO, 63028 |
(636) 937-2017
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Creative Touch Cosmetology School
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College Vocational | 15.7 mi away | 234 East 3rd Street, Waterloo, IL, 62298-1609 |
6189390322
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CRYSTAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 736 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, CRYSTAL CITY, MO, 63019 |
(636) 937-7166
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Skin Institute
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College Vocational | 21.2 mi away | 25 Ronnie's Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126 |
3148432222
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WINDSOR BRANCH
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 7479 METROPOLITAN BLVD, BARNHART, MO, 63012 |
(636) 461-1914
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Applied Tech
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College Vocational | 22.1 mi away | 12721 West Watson Road, Sunset Hills, MO, 63127 |
3149897500
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VALMEYER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 300 SOUTH CEDAR BLUFF DRIVE, VALMEYER, IL, 62295 |
(618) 935-2626
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St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton
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College | 22.6 mi away | 1297 North Highway Drive, Fenton, MO, 63026 |
63652900003575
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DE SOTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 712 S MAIN ST, DE SOTO, MO, 63020 |
(636) 586-3858
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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 FESTUS, MO US, located 0.7 miles from River View 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° | 22.3° | 31.7° | 2.68" | 2.1" |
| February | 46.3° | 25.3° | 35.8° | 2.51" | 2.7" |
| March | 56.3° | 33.6° | 44.9° | 4.00" | 1.1" |
| April | 67.8° | 43.8° | 55.8° | 4.91" | 0.2" |
| May | 76.2° | 53.8° | 65.0° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.6° | 62.6° | 73.6° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.4° | 67.2° | 77.8° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.2° | 65.4° | 76.3° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.6° | 57.1° | 68.9° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.6° | 45.5° | 57.6° | 2.83" | 0.0" |
| November | 56.0° | 35.1° | 45.5° | 3.54" | 0.6" |
| December | 45.1° | 26.5° | 35.8° | 2.80" | 2.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festus city | City | 0.7 mi | — |
| Crystal City city | City | 0.9 mi | — |
| Herculaneum city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Horine CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Pevely city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| Olympian Village city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2909962179. • 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.