Wentzville, Missouri
Wentzville is a city of 47,061 people in St. Charles County, Missouri, founded in 1855.
Why visit Wentzville
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 75 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include B&B Wentzville Tower 12, Midwest University, Wentzville Tobacco Company Factory and Crossroads Art Council.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Wentzville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wentzville
Wentzville is a city and suburb of St. Louis in western St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2024 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 48,646, making it Missouri's 15th-largest city. Wentzville was Missouri's fastest-growing city by percentage increase from 2000 to 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Wentzville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Midwest University
School · 2.2 mi
Private Evangelical Christian university in Wentzville, Missouri, United States
Museums and landmarks2
Wentzville Tobacco Company Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Indian Camp Creek Park
Park · 5.9 mi
Public park in Foristell, Missouri
Brookshire Commons
Park · 2.0 mi
Common area for Brookshire Creek subdivision residents.
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes75
54th Street Grill and Bar
Restaurant · American, Bar And Grill · 0.6 mi
1897 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville
Su-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Chimi's Fresh-Mex
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
8 Wentzville Center Drive
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
El Agave Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1201 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.5 mi
10 Layla Lane, Wentzville
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-00:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Rizzo's Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
1155 Wentzville Parkway, Wentzville
Tu-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00
Sakura Hibachi & Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.4 mi
1119 West Pearce Boulevard, Wentzville
Tu-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Andy's Frozen Custard
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
1227 West Pearce Boulevard
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
63 more on the map.
History
Wentzville was laid out in 1855. The community is named for Erasmus Livingston Wentz, a chief engineer of the Northern Missouri Railroad. A post office called Wentzville has been in operation since 1859.
Wentzville is the location of the first Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the United States. It began in 1967 as a tree of lights to help raise money to send gifts to active servicemen. By 1984 it had become a carved eagle atop a pillar of granite. It is a regular stop in the national "Run for the Wall" trip for veterans.
Musician George Thorogood wrote the song "Back to Wentzville", the first track of his 1982 album Bad to the Bone, for rock pioneer Chuck Berry, who had a home in the area.
The Wentzville Tobacco Company Factory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
One of the 13 U.S. service members killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack was from Wentzville.
From the History section of Wentzville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Louis West/Wentzville
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
130 Crossroads South Drive, Wentzville
Budget Inn Wentzville
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
1258 Continental Drive, Wentzville
Crossroads Heritage Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
404 Luetkenhaus Boulevard, Wentzville
Churches and places of worship8
Christian Family Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.7 mi
9 Love Park Lane, Wentzville
New Hope Christian Church
Church · Baptist · 1.9 mi
2225 West Meyer Road, Wentzville
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare8
Map of Wentzville
167 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 2.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 4.7 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Weldon Spring Nws (13 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. Charles County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-08-08: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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, 16 miles away.
- Lake St. Louis 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- O'Fallon 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Dardenne Prairie 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Troy 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- St. Peters 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- St. Charles 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Chesterfield 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Wildwood 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Washington 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Maryland Heights 22 mi east, about 36 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
- Downtown Wentzville, Brendanmo11, Public domain
- Wentzville Tobacco Company Factory Monument, Allegrorondo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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