Chesterfield, Missouri
Chesterfield is a city of 49,574 people in St. Louis County, Missouri, founded in 1837.
Why visit Chesterfield
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 39 parks and trails, 98 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Bridge, Burkhardt Historic District and Theodore A. Pappas House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Chesterfield
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chesterfield
Chesterfield is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is a western suburb of St. Louis. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,999, making it the state's 14th most populous city. The broader valley of Chesterfield was originally referred to as "Gumbo Flats", derived from its soil, which though very rich and silty, resembled gumbo when wet.
From the Wikipedia article Chesterfield, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Zoo and aquarium · 2.0 mi
15050 Faust Park Drive, Chesterfield
Tu-Su 09:00-16:00
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park Bridge
Bridge · 6.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Daniel Boone Bridge
Bridge · 4.9 mi
Bridges across the Missouri River
Missouri Baptist University
School · 6.4 mi
Educational institution in St. Louis, Missouri
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 6.2 mi
Two twin tied arch structures carrying Route 364 across the Missouri River
Museums and landmarks14
Burkhardt Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Missouri, United States
Theodore A. Pappas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Kesselring-Werther House
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
A principal building from the earliest era of Orrville is the Kesselring-Werther House at 538 Eatherton Road. It dates from 1867. This...
538 Eatherton Road, Wildwood
Landings at Spirit Golf Club
Monument and historic site · 3.7 mi
180 North Eatherton Rd.
Mo-Su 07:00-20:00
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds39
Ballwin Golf Course & Event Center
Golf course · 4.2 mi
333 Holloway Road, Ballwin
Jan 01 12:00-15:00||Jan-Feb 10:00-15:00||Mar 01-15...
Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden
Park · 2.0 mi
Zoo in Missouri, Missouri
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
Park · 6.3 mi
Park in Missouri, United States
Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge Boones Crossing Unit
Hiking and trails · 3.2 mi
24/7
27 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes98
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.3 mi
1272 Town & Country Crossing Drive, Town & Country
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Cate Zone Chinese Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese · 4.5 mi
24 Four Seasons Shopping Center, Chesterfield
Tu-Su 11:00-20:30
Circle 7 Ranch
Restaurant · American, Burger · 4.0 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 · 2.2 mi
54 Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield
Mo-We, Su 11:00-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
El Troquero
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
185 Hilltown Village Center, Chesterfield
Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
First Watch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 4.2 mi
1130 Town and Country Crossing Boulevard
Mo-Su 07:00-14:30
Hearth Room Café
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Brunch · 4.1 mi
265 Lamp And Lantern Village, Town & Country
Mo-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Hitea
Restaurant · Japanese, Ramen, Bento, Udon, Sushi, Donburi, Bubble Tea · 4.2 mi
13700 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield
Mo-Th 11:00-09:30, Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00, Su 11:30-21:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 1.3 mi
4 McBride and Son Center Drive, Chesterfield
07:00-22:00
Shack Breakfast & Lunch
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 3.7 mi
14810 Clayton Road
Mo-Su 06:30-14:00
Sharjah Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.4 mi
179 Hilltown Village Center, Chesterfield
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00
86 more on the map.
Where to stay15
Courtyard St Louis Chesterfield
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
17369 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Louis - Chesterfield
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis Chesterfield
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1065 Chesterfield Parkway North, Chesterfield
Hilton Garden Inn St. Louis/Chesterfield
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
16631 Chesterfield Grove Road, Chesterfield
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis Chesterfield
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
355 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Louis/Chesterfield
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
5 McBride and Son Center Drive, Chesterfield
Churches and places of worship20
Manchester United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
Old Stone Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.7 mi
15642 Clayton Road, Ellisville
Life Church St. Louis
Church · Assemblies Of God · 3.7 mi
15036 Clayton Road, Chesterfield
Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 4.0 mi
601 Claymont Drive, Ballwin
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 4.3 mi
14088 Clayton Road, Town and Country
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare16
St Luke's Surgery Center of Chesterfield
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
111 Saint Luke's Hospital Road, Chesterfield
Passport Health Chesterfield Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
#1 McBride & Son Center Dr, Chesterfield
Map of Chesterfield
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 (4 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, 4 miles away.
- Ballwin 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Bridgeton 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Affton 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- St. Louis 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Arnold 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Bellefontaine Neighbors 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Cahokia Heights 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- East St. Louis 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Columbia 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Granite City 25 mi east, about 40 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
- Chesterfield, Missouri, LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farmers State Bank of Chesterfield 3 08, Mark Ravenscraft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Chesterfield 2, Mark Ravenscraft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Chesterfield, Missouri, Mark Ravenscraft, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chesterfield Mall West Lot, Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- Panorama of Chesterfield Mall West Lot, Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- Dillard’s West Entrance at Chesterfield mall, KSSD1223, CC0
- Dillard’s at chesterfield mall, KSSD1223, CC0
- Abandoned Macy's at the Chesterfield Mall, Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- Chesterfield Mall 2, Robert Stinnett, CC BY 2.0
- Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield, Missouri, Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- East side of the Chesterfield Mall (3), Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- East side of the Chesterfield Mall, Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- East side of the Chesterfield Mall (2), Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- Chesterfield Mall Sears Lot, Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- Chesterfield, MO, USA - panoramio, Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- 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
- Manchester United Methodist 1859 036a, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
- Abandoned Dillard's with Tesla inventory parking, Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- Abandoned Dillard's with Tesla inventory parking (2), Spacexplorer.xvi, CC0
- Budweiser beer, Matthew Hurst, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Romeria elegans 436970304, Luka S. (someplant), CC0
- Instincts, Raveena aitha, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden, Matthew Black from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- פיקניה, מילקיכחול, CC BY-SA 4.0
- תבנית באנט, מילקיכחול, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (2013), Wildreturn, CC BY 2.0
- Faust Park, Paul Knittel, CC BY 2.0
- Faust Park (3327108870), Paul Knittel from St. Louis, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Contra el cielo (31915459916), Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Careful Steps 7240 (7213941260), mliu92 from San Mateo, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 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
- ISS064-E-9736 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-70600 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-70601 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-8657 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-47772 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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