Herculaneum, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,925 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,778 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,716 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
3
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson County
4
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 31
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 22, MO State House District 114, MO
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Herculaneum High
1 miles, E • 3.7 star
Senn-Thomas Middle
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Crystal City High
2 miles, S • 4.1 star
Browse all schools near St. Louis Metro Area

Colleges

Jefferson College
9 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Skin Institute
19 miles, NE
Applied Technology Services
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
Browse all colleges near St. Louis Metro Area

Hospitals

Mercy Hospital Jefferson
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital South
17 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Ssm St Clare Health Center
19 miles, N • 4.1 star
Red Bud Regional Hospital
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near St. Louis Metro Area

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
84 miles, S • 1 star
Columbia Regional Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
Browse all airports near St. Louis Metro Area