The Town FilesLemay, Missouri
Community in St. Louis County · population 17,117 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $152,200
- Household income
- $60,399
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 36.7
Lemay is a community of 17,117 people in St. Louis County, Missouri. The median home is worth $152,200, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Missouri towns, more walkable than 95% of Missouri towns, hipper than 91% of Missouri towns.
How Lemay ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lemay is worth $152,200, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $60,399, which is more affordable than 63% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $881 a month. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lemay | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $152,200 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $881 | $855 |
| Median household income | $60,399 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Lemay
| People | Lemay | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 14.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 88.7% |
Weather in Lemay
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 42.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 40 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lemay since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 10, 1959 about 6.2 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 434 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 304 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in St. Louis County since 1996
St. Louis County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4877: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| August 8, 2022 | Flood | DR-4665: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in St. Louis County
St. Louis County had 596,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,926 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Lemay itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Lemay
4 public schools with 1,625 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANCOCK PLACE ELEM. | PK-5 | 618 | 13.1 |
| FORDER ELEM. | K-5 | 381 | 14.7 |
| HANCOCK SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 375 | 13.9 |
| HANCOCK PLACE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 251 | 12.6 |
Towns near Lemay
- Affton, MO2.5 mi · 20,417 people · home $212,400
- Mehlville, MO2.7 mi · 28,955 people · home $218,400
- Green Park, MO2.9 mi · 2,705 people · home $238,800
- Dupo, IL3.8 mi · 3,996 people · home $113,800
- Concord, MO3.9 mi · 17,668 people · home $303,600
- Shrewsbury, MO4.3 mi · 6,406 people · home $269,800
- Sappington, MO4.8 mi · 7,995 people · home $297,600
- Webster Groves, MO5.2 mi · 24,010 people · home $387,600
Lemay questions
Is Lemay, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lemay scores better for retirees than 7% of Missouri towns and quieter than 13%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Lemay?
The median owner-occupied home in Lemay is valued at $152,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,399, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $881 a month.
What is the weather like in Lemay?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.8 inches of precipitation a year and 13.8 inches of snow.
Does Lemay get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lemay since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 10, 1959. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)