Here Are the 10 Happiest Cities in Missouri

Sure, you love your hometown, but is it one of the happiest in Missouri? Career expert website Zippia recently compared 132 towns in the state, using the latest census data to rank the top happiest spots. The list was compiled using census data on education, employment, commute time, cost of living, family life, home ownership and poverty rate. Check out what made the top spots:

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This tiny St. Louis County suburb is known for mid-century modern architecture and quiet, quaint neighborhoods. More than 90 percent of the town's 8,500 residents own their home.

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A tiny hamlet in St. Louis County, Glendale offers a tightknit, family-oriented community—nearly 70 percent of its population is married.

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This affluent spot claims to have one of the highest median household incomes in the state.

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Located close to the city and near enough to the country to get away, this suburb offers it all. According to Zippia, 89.5 percent of Des Peres residents are homeowners.

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This St. Charles County city is surrounded by natural beauty and practically a stone's throw away from top wineries.

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This inner St. Louis suburb is one of the wealthiest in the country, and it has appeared on Family Circle's list of the "10 Best Cities for Families in America."

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More than 80 percent of residents of this southwestern town own their own home and 62 percent are married - not bad!

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One huge draw to living here is Creve Coeur Memorial Lake Park, popular for sailing, paddleboarding, fishing and more.

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This St. Louis suburb is as close to Mayberry as you'd want to be. It's quaint, it's family-oriented and its got loads of independent shops and restaurants.

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In this affluent zip code, more than 70 percent are homeowners and 62 percent are married.

Although you may not agree with Zippia’s definition of happiness, it’s an interesting look at how towns fare when using these measures. Coming in at No. 11 through 15 were Sunset Hills, Wildwood, Dardenne Prairie, Wentzville and Oakville. Didn’t find your town listed here? Check out our ranking of the most scenic towns – maybe yours will be there!