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St. Charles County

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Population

414,5352024

Higher than communities in Missouri

Household income

$104,6922024

More favorable than communities in Missouri

Home value

$320,8002024

More favorable than communities in Missouri

Unemployment

3.3%2026

More favorable than communities in Missouri

Violent crime

1182023

Similar to communities in Missouri

Work from home

18.0%2024

Higher than communities in Missouri

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Criminal Justice

County to create Office of Detainee Risk Assessment as judges convene mental-health docket

County staff proposed a new Office of Detainee Risk Assessment to transfer existing positions from corrections and work with judges on a mental-health docket intended to reduce lengthy jail stays for people awaiting state evaluations.

St. Charles County — Nov 10, 2026

County expects schools to fund SROs starting fall 2027 as ARPA positions move to general fund

Nov 10, 2026

Saint Charles County presents balanced 2027 budget with 10% reserve, modest raises

Nov 10, 2026

Council hears plan for secure library tax-payment drop boxes for 2026 season

Nov 10, 2026

License-plate-reader rules draw privacy concerns; council debates warrants and retention limits

Nov 10, 2026

Land Use

Residents plead for more time as Castlegate redevelopment rezoning is introduced

Nov 10, 2026

Governance

Council approves several ordinances, authorizes DOJ grant and passes public-recognition resolution

Nov 10, 2026

Benefits

Bill would set 2027 group medical benefit rates for county employees, elected officials and retirees

Nov 9, 2026

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What stands out in St. Charles County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare St. Charles County with communities in Missouri or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, St. Charles County was more favorable than communities in Missouri on adults without health insurance.

100th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Recent meetings

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Nov 10November 09, 2026, Work Session and Council Meeting 11/09/2026. MediaBill introduced and scheduled for a future vote (no final action this meeting).Nov 9November 09, 2026, Work Session and Council Meeting 11/09/2026Acceptance of federal grant funds and authorization of a $620,000 budget adjustment to the Police Department.Nov 5Board of the Regional Medical Examiner Agenda (PDF)The Board of the Regional Medical Examiner is scheduled to meet Nov.Nov 5Domestic Violence Board Meeting Documents (PDF)Board discussion and formal vote on funding allocations among applicants.

More coverage

$15.8 million Paric change order for corrections renovation listed on St. Charles County agenda

Nov 9, 2026

2027 recommended county budget presented to St. Charles County Council

Nov 9, 2026

County introduces bill to set requirements for automated license plate reader data maintenance

Nov 9, 2026

Council agenda includes $620,000 DOJ technology and equipment grant for county police

Nov 9, 2026