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Jennings.
About
Life in Jennings
Jennings is a community of 12,900 people in Missouri. The median household income is $38,984, median rent runs about $961 per month, and median home values are around $68,800. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Jennings at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
25.2%
Foreign-Born
0.7%
Broadband Internet
88.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Jennings: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jennings, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (42.4%), and 0.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.5%
of households
Married Couples
15.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.31
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Jennings
In Jennings, rent runs 7% below the MO average, and home values are 70% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,369
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
24.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $71,610 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Jennings and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Jennings, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Jennings: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Jennings is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Jennings Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute26.7 min avg
How Jennings residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jennings, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 180% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Normandy Police Department, which covers Jennings, runs 180% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
922.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,203.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Normandy Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Jennings, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Jennings is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 6 miles from Jennings) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (6 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jennings has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
16.6"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 4.73" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.38" |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 2.96" |
| Oct | 69°F | 49°F | 3.15" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 2.50" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jennings
Uninsured
13.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Jennings's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Christian Hospital Northeast
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Saint Louis
St Louis Childrens Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Saint Louis
St Louis-john Cochran VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 5.9 mi away · St. Louis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jennings
Jennings's student/teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jennings (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
14.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway Arch National Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jennings
Jennings has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway Arch National Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
8 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
77 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
81 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayCities Near Jennings
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Jennings FAQ
Is Jennings, Missouri affordable?⌄
Jennings's median rent is $961/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $38,984/year. Median home value is $68,800.
Is Jennings, Missouri safe?⌄
Jennings is policed by the Normandy Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 923 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2203 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jennings, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Jennings, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jennings, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Jennings is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $961/month and median household income is $38,984/year. The median home value is $68,800. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jennings, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Jennings is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from