Herculaneum
City in Missouri, United States
Overview
Herculaneum is a small, historic city along the Mississippi River in Missouri, known for its riverfront scenery and friendly community spirit. Its roots in industry blend with welcoming neighborhoods and easy access to St. Louis for day trips.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Missouri
Population
4,672
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.27°, -90.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
54
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,864
Local Cost
$1,268
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
80
English
97
Temperature
13.0°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
42.8°C
Record Low
-24.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1090 mm
Internet Speed
221 Mbps
Upload
179 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
CPS
Distance
39 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.