St. Ansgar, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mitchell County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,156 Population 1,061/sq mi density
$75,208 Median Income $43,213 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $197,874 Zillow
$940 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,208 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $940/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Ansgar, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,208
0% below
$43,213 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $197,874
Median Rent
$940/mo
19% below
25.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How St. Ansgar Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Ansgar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
51%
Rent
81%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Ansgar a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Ansgar residents earn a median household income of $75,208 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,213. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Ansgar is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,874. Median rent is $940/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Education

28.0% of adults in St. Ansgar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Ansgar has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,156
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,061/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,208
Per Capita$43,213
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$940
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$197,874
Housing Units485
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,183/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,180 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Ansgar was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.