The Town FilesSt. Clair County, Missouri
9,587 people. The median home is worth $157,100 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $53,043.
Towns in St. Clair County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton City | 1,032 | $98,200 | $49,036 | 39.7 |
| Osceola | 909 | $127,000 | $42,582 | 36.9 |
| Lowry City | 613 | $82,200 | $41,250 | 45.0 |
People and housing
| St. Clair County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $622 | $855 |
| Median household income | $53,043 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 46.1 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
1,710 jobs in 2024, average pay $39,737 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 478 storm events in St. Clair County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Clair County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).