Louis ranks among the best places to live. According to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report, St. Louis ranks among the best places to live in the U.S., coming in at number 81 of 125 cities.

What is wrong with St. Louis?

Louis fell into steep decline. Its population has shrunk to 302,838, a drop of 65 percent—worse than Detroits population loss. The region has stagnated, too; the population of the larger metro area fell slightly last year. Once a major regional business center, St.

Why did people leave St. Louis?

Due to local political and economic disputes, the city separated from St. Louis County in 1876 and became an independent city. Its limited geographic area has inhibited its success in the 20th and 21st centuries because of the small tax base.

Is St. Louis growing or shrinking?

With a compound annual growth rate of −1.1 percent, St. Louis tops the list as the fastest-shrinking city. This means that St. Louis Citys population fell by an average of 1.1 percent each year from 2014 to 2019.