Ame06360 01, 2017
Villa Ridge’s story
137 years in pictures
Census counts: 2,417 in 2000, 2,601 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 4 maps from 1947 on.
- 1889Villa Ridge is settled
Villa RidgeMO
Today 2,835 people live in this town, first settled in 1889.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
2,835
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$289K
+5.9% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
35.2
years
Jobs based here
199
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#147 of 247 in MO
Is Villa Ridge a good place to live?
Where it falls short is walkability. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 89% of U.S. towns. Villa Ridge’s overall grade is C, better than a third of U.S. towns. Its place in the ranking is 147th of 247 in Missouri. It also trails on health — CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 74% of the country. Cost of living is its strong suit (A−): a typical home costs about $289K, 3.6 years of the St. Louis metro’s $80K median household income. On the outdoors, just 21 of Missouri’s 419 towns do worse. The town has 1 place on the National Register.
Figures: home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · health, CDC PLACES · USGS PAD-US · National Register of Historic Places.
What makes Villa Ridge stand out
Where Villa Ridge beats most towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Villa Ridge for work
Where Villa Ridge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
199jobs based in Villa Ridge
1%of working residents work in town
24 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Villa Ridge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Missouri), ordered by how far Villa Ridge is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.6 of 20; 1.7% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Cost of livingHomes are very affordable for local incomesA−Open →HealthMercy Hospital Washington 8.8 miles awayCOpen →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income$74K median household incomeC+Open →SchoolsNear typical for the towns comparedB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →HistoryBased on listed places, the town’s age and notable peopleC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Housing market$289K typical home, up 5.9% in a year–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 35.2; 17% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Villa Ridge: who provides what
Villa Ridge is unincorporated, so Franklin County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerUnion Electric13.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFranklin County Pwsd 3No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesFranklin CountyFranklin County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFranklinFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6308963089 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Villa Ridge.
Villa Ridge trades lower home prices for longer drives to work and sends most of its workers to Washington and beyond.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
For most of its workers, the job is outside Villa Ridge
Villa Ridge has 199 jobs for its 1,375 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out.
Only 1% of working residents stay in Villa Ridge for work; the rest commute out. Its typical journey to work stands at 30 minutes, where Missouri’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Since 2013, Villa Ridge has added 42 jobs, to 199 in 2023. 16% of Villa Ridge residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Villa Ridge | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 13% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Villa Ridge1%
Washington9%
St. Louis8%
Pacific8%
Union4%
24 mi
median commute distance
199
jobs based in Villa Ridge
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 11% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
On state tests, Villa Ridge’s schools beat 52% of Missouri districts
Its one school is below.
52%of MO districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosspoint Christian School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 129 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduation
HealthC
Villa Ridge earns a C for health
13% of adults have diabetes in Villa Ridge. Two figures for adults here: 41% have obesity, 26% have been diagnosed with depression.
26%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Villa Ridge | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 25% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Villa Ridge | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12% | 15.8% |
Mercy Hospital Washington
8.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
44th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Villa Ridge, expect four seasons and hot summers
Villa Ridge’s July high stands at 88°F, close to Missouri’s towns (88°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
11″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring44–67°
Summer65–87°
Fall46–68°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
The biggest natural risk in Villa Ridge is inland flooding, at a high overall level
For Villa Ridge, the FEMA hazard score is 64 of 100. FEMA puts 51% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 12% to tornadoes. Federal aid has come to Villa Ridge households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade A−
Villa Ridge earns an A− for cost of living
Homes are within reach (about $289K for the typical one, A− for cost of living), but half of working residents commute more than 24 miles.
Values rose 5.9% in the 12 months to September 2026. Villa Ridge’s median rent comes in at $1,462 a month. The share of households in Villa Ridge who own their home: 83%.
$289KZillow home value
| Villa Ridge | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,462 a month | $970 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Villa Ridge$289K
Missouri$265K
+5.9%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 60 attractions →Mid America Adventure and 47 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Villa Ridge. Close and well known come first.
12 mi Theme parkMid America Adventure
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
39 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
39 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
38 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
38 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer ParkSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Villa Ridge
16pages on Villa Ridge
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Villa Ridge
About 1 of every 100 Villa Ridge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Villa Ridge
Census-designated place in Missouri, United States
Villa Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,601 at the 2020 census, down from 2,636 at the 2010 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 659 ft
- ZIP code
- 63089
Questions about Villa Ridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Villa Ridge, MO a good place to live?
Villa Ridge grades C overall, better than 33% of U.S. towns and #147 of 247 in Missouri. It grades C for health and B− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Villa Ridge, MO expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.