Creve Coeur, MO is an area located west of St. Louis City, Missouri, part of the greater St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area. The population in the area was approximately 17,083 in the 2020 census. Creve Coeur shares a zip code with its neighbor town of Town and Country and is also situated in the rural community of Crevecoeur. Crevecoeur and Town and Country are located on either side of I-70 and are two separate communities. Creve Coeur has a much larger population and has been called the "Paris of the Mississippi" due to its location on a popular tourist attraction highway that runs through the heart of the American Midwest. Learn more here.
Creve Coeur, MO is known as the "Paris of the Mississippi" because of its position on I-70, which is one of the longest thoroughfares in the country. I-70 connects the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. I-70 passes through Crevecoeur and connects with I-64 in Kansas City. This makes it an ideal place for those who want to travel from one point to another or who live on the East Coast. See here for information about Earth City, MO-An Urbanized Vacation Spot.
The Missouri River flows through the area and is very important to the agricultural life of the area. People live in this area throughout the summer months as the sun will heat the soil and the climate is perfect for the growth of trees and crops. Most people enjoy the riverfront, parks, neighborhoods, and shopping that are available to the public. This is one of the few areas where you can enjoy a natural river and surrounding land without having to worry about being surrounded by cities or the presence of other towns and cities on your travels. The Crevecoeur region is also known for its large number of retirees. The residents enjoy the peace and tranquility that this area brings to their daily lives. This gives them a sense of privacy and serenity that they do not find anywhere else.