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St. Louis County survey shows steady quality-of-life ratings; concerns rise on taxes, jobs and illicit drug activity

3651050 · June 3, 2025
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A county-conducted residential survey found largely steady perceptions of quality of life compared with pre-pandemic results, with top priorities remaining availability of quality health care, public safety and affordability; concerns increased for taxes, jobs and illegal drug activity.

St. Louis County officials presented results of the county’s triennial residential survey on June 3, reporting largely steady assessments of quality of life with some areas of increased concern, notably taxes, jobs and illegal drug activity.

The survey, conducted by the Polling National Resource Center and mailed to roughly 4,900 households, produced about an 17% response rate; 802 of the returned surveys were completed and weighted to reflect the county population. Presenters said the overall quality-of-life score was 65 (out of a 100-point scale the…

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