SilexMO
A town of 355. A regional job hub with 166 jobs.
What makes Silex stand out
The 3 things Silex does most differently from other towns.
355 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Silex’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Silex. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Silex
Most working residents leave Silex for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Troy (8%), O'Fallon (7%) and St. Charles (5%). Half commute less than 33 miles.
Where working residents work
Silex’s public schools outperform 89% of Missouri districts
The public schools Silex’s kids attend outperform 89% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silex Elem. | PK–5 | 186 | B+ |
| Silex High | 6–12 | 247 | A− |
A typical Silex home is worth about $393K
The typical Silex home is worth about $393,000, up 6.7% in a year, 47% above the Missouri typical home.
Typical home value
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Silex has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Silex is
Silex beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Silex | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.8% |
Every workday, about 160 people come to Silex for work
Where Silex’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023