Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin is a city of 31,279 people in St. Louis County, Missouri, founded in 1804.
Why visit Ballwin
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 31 parks and trails, 80 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Maryville University, Theodore A. Pappas House, Myseum and Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Ballwin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ballwin
Ballwin is a western suburb of St. Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. Its population was 31,103 as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ballwin, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Maryville University
School · 4.3 mi
Private university located in Missouri
Museums and landmarks7
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Theodore A. Pappas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds31
Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center
Golf course · 0.7 mi
333 Holloway Road, Ballwin
Jan 01 12:00-15:00||Jan-Feb 10:00-15:00||Mar 01-15...
Manchester Aquatic Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi
Mo-Th 12:05-19:30, Fr 12:05-20:30, Sa 11:00-19:30, Su 12:00-19:30
Margaret Stoecker Park
Park · 1.9 mi
222 Henry Avenue, Manchester
sunrise-(sunset+00:30)
Paul A. Schroeder Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Mo-Su sunrise-(sunset+00:30) open, PH sunrise-(sunset+00:30) open...
Pierremont Pocket Park
Park · 2.4 mi
sunrise-(sunset+00:30); PH sunrise-(sunset+00:30)
19 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes80
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.5 mi
1272 Town & Country Crossing Drive, Town & Country
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Circle 7 Ranch
Restaurant · American, Burger · 2.3 mi
14412 Clayton Road
Mo 15:00-12:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-12:00
Dynasty Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.7 mi
54 Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield
Mo-We, Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
1130 Town and Country Crossing Boulevard
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Hearth Room Café
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Brunch · 2.7 mi
265 Lamp And Lantern Village, Town & Country
Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Manee Thai
Restaurant · Thai · 1.6 mi
481 Lafayette Center Drive
Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,17:00-20:30; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Sa...
Rice Thai Bistro
Restaurant · Thai · 1.4 mi
14536 Manchester Road
Tu-Th 12:00-14:30,17:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 12:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Su...
Shack Breakfast & Lunch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.7 mi
14810 Clayton Road
Mo-Su 06:30-14:00
68 more on the map.
History
Established in 1837, Ballwin was named for John Ball, who settled at the town site in 1804. A post office called Ballwin has been in operation since 1866.
From the History section of Ballwin, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship22
Manchester United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester
Old Stone Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
15642 Clayton Road, Ellisville
Life Church St. Louis
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.3 mi
15036 Clayton Road, Chesterfield
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.8 mi
601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin
Salem in Ballwin United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
105 North Elm Street, Ballwin
Taiwanese Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.8 mi
542 Ries Road, Ballwin
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Healthcare11
Total Access Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
15420 Manchester Road, Ellisville
Map of Ballwin
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 46°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for St Charles 7 Ssw (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
St. Louis County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-06-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2022-08-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Spirit of Saint Louis Airport (SUS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Affton 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- St. Louis 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Columbia 20 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Bellefontaine Neighbors 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Cahokia Heights 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- East St. Louis 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Granite City 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Waterloo 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Collinsville 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Belleville 31 mi east, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Vlasis Park, Ballwin, Missouri, Dave Herholz from St. Louis, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Old Ballwin Schoolhouse, TCP04, CC BY 4.0
- Old Bonhomme Stone Church, Conway Road at White Road, Chesterfield, MO, HenJohnry, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Theodore A Pappas House, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laundry (Bar) Vending Machine, Matthew Hurst from Brooklyn, NY, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Henry Avenue Historic District, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Henry Avenue Historic District 2, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manchester United Methodist 1859 036a, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
- Conks and moss on a tree, ZKevinTheCat, CC BY 4.0
- Lichen on a branch, ZKevinTheCat, CC BY 4.0
- Trees and moss, ZKevinTheCat, CC BY 4.0
- Close-up of moss, ZKevinTheCat, CC BY 4.0
- Rainbow Rose (Unsplash), Laura Ockel viazavier, CC0
- Valentine's Day Rainbow (Unsplash), Laura Ockel viazavier, CC0
- Clarkson Valley, United States (Unsplash M0sNGRhw5Ow), Laura Ockel viazavier, CC0
- ISS045-E-47774 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-38033 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-18639 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-18638 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-18640 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Mark M. Hennelly STRONG, Caramelo77, CC BY-SA 4.0
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