Villa Ridge, Missouri
Villa Ridge is a community of 2,835 people in Franklin County, Missouri.
Why visit Villa Ridge
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include James North House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Villa Ridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Villa Ridge
Villa Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,601 at the 2020 census, down from 2,636 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Villa Ridge, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
James North House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Bethel Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Church building in Missouri, United States of America
Trinity Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.7 mi
500 Highway M, Villa Ridge
Calvary Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.2 mi
238 American Inn Road, Villa Ridge
History
A post office called Villa Ridge has been in operation since 1889. The community was named for a ridge near the town site, with villa meaning "town".
From the History section of Villa Ridge, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Villa Ridge
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 2.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 26°F | 2.5 in | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 35°F | 3.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 78°F | 55°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 67°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 27°F | 2.7 in | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Union (7 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
Franklin County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 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)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: 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, 19 miles away.
- Gray Summit 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Union 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Washington 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- LaBarque Creek 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Eureka 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Wildwood 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Marthasville 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Ellisville 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Ballwin 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Chesterfield 21 mi northeast, about 34 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
- Betherl Church, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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