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St. David, IL

Illinois

St. David is a small town in Illinois with a population of 548. Residents earn $55,324 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
548 Population 1,713/sq mi density
$55,324 Median Income $30,962 per capita
$60,200 Home Value
$1,000 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,324 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,200 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,324
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,200
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.7%
22% lower than US avg

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

People

Population548
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,713/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,324
Per Capita$30,962
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,138M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,200
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units284
Rent Burden12.5%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking16.9%
Depression25.2%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation626 ft (191 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.4%
Libraries8

Is St. David a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. David receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. David offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. David is $55,324, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. David is $60,200, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

St. David experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. David has a population of 548 with a density of 1,713 people per square mile. The median age is 37.9 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%).

Population

548
Total Population
1,713
People / sq mi
37.9yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

St. David vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. David vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. David is $55,324, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: St. David vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,324
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,962
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$62,338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.7%
22% below US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare69
Retail96
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.7 min
Drive Alone75.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

Walkability

The median home value in St. David is $60,200, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,200
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg
Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.1%
Housing Units284
Median Year Built1949

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Rate7.75%
In St. David, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.9% are current smokers. 25.2% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.9%
21% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity23.0%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.3%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,766
Dentists1:4,128
Mental Health1:1,162
Checkup Rate75.0%
Dental Visits59.0%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities69
St. David has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation626 ft (191 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,713/sq mi
Coordinates40.4920°N, 90.0525°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.8-point margin. 84.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+86.0%
Graduate Degree+6.5%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,713/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.4%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants72
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.7 min
Drive Alone75.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.9%

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