St. Bernice, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

St. Bernice is a small town in Indiana with a population of 585. Residents earn $43,788 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
585 Population 457/sq mi density
$43,788 Median Income $20,636 per capita
$83,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,788 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,100 home value
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,788
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,100
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How St. Bernice Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population585
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,788
Per Capita$20,636
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$1,134M

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain42.7 in/yr
Elevation570 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+78.9%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
CommuteN/A
Libraries2

Is St. Bernice a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Bernice receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. Bernice offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Bernice is $43,788, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Bernice is $83,100, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Bernice experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 19.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Bernice has a population of 585 with a density of 457 people per square mile. The median age is 43.3 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 2.9% Hispanic.

Population

585
Total Population
457
People / sq mi
43.3yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.6%
Female 41.4%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Bernice vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Bernice vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Bernice is $43,788, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: St. Bernice vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,788
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,636
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$59,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)294
County GDP$1,134M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare24
Retail47
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.31%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Bernice is $83,100, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,100
71% below US avg
Median List Price$162,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$162,450
$/Sq Ft$81
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio104.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Rate3.31%
In St. Bernice, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Bernice vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.3%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death10,157/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access55.6%
Healthcare Facilities24

Crime Rates: St. Bernice vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

St. Bernice has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.4°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.7 inches
12% above US avg
Snowfall19.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation570 ft (174 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density457/sq mi
Coordinates39.7096°N, 87.5199°W
County FIPS18165
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.3%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.0%
76% below US avg
High School+78.9%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density457/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants28
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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