St. Louis: Community & Culture
Community life in St. Louis is shaped by 34 libraries, 811 congregations, and 128 cultural organizations.
- 2.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Missouri 1.1/1K).
- 4.4 cultural orgs per 10K residents.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Buder Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4401 Hampton Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 3,143,522,900 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 63,109 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3328 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 34 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 811 |
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Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
138th Infantry Missouri National Guard Armory
Bel Air Motel
Berry Motor Car Service Building
Berry, Chuck, House
Castle Ballroom
Central Carondelet Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
Central Carondelet Historic District (Boundary Increase III)
Chippewa Trust Company Building
Chouteau's Landing Historic District
Columbia Oil Company
Cook Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Cook School
Crunden Branch Library
Crunden-Martin Manufacturing Company
Endicott-Johnson Shoe Distribution Plant
Famous-Barr Warehouse
Father Dunne's News Boys' Home and Protectorate
Federal Cold Storage Company Building
Forest Park Southeast Historic District (Boundary Increase III)
Gill, William A., Building
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 128 |
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Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SAINT LOUIS LGBTQ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Louis+MO |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=63103 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=63103 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=63103 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=63103 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 333 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 316 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 106 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 75 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Sachs Museum
HealthWorks! Kids' Museum St. Louis
Saint Louis Science Center
Saint Louis Science Center
Bayer Insectarium
Magic Chef Mansion
Saint Louis Art Museum
World Chess Hall of Fame
Neon Museum of Saint Louis
Saint Louis University Museum of Art
The Moto Museum
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum
Attractions (15)
Sachs Museum
HealthWorks! Kids' Museum St. Louis
Saint Louis Science Center
Saint Louis Science Center
Magic Chef Mansion
Neon Museum of Saint Louis
World Chess Hall of Fame
Saint Louis University Museum of Art
The Moto Museum
Pulitzer Arts Foundation
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum
NBEW-IBEW Museum
Scott Joplin House
St. Louis Wheel Park
Other
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| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 2.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.88 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 343 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |