St. Donatus, IA

Iowa

St. Donatus is a small town in Iowa with a population of 131. Residents earn $41,813 per year, which is 44% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
131 Population 354/sq mi density
$41,813 Median Income $27,417 per capita
$207,400 Home Value
$945 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,813 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $945/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,813
44% lower than US avg
Home Value $207,400
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $945
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.7%
14% lower than US avg

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

People

Population131
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans18.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,813
Per Capita$27,417
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$907M
Commute19 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$945
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.9%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation677 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+88.8%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries4

Is St. Donatus a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Donatus receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. St. Donatus offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Donatus is $41,813, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Donatus is $207,400, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Donatus experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Donatus has a population of 131 with a density of 354 people per square mile. The median age is 60.3 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

131
Total Population
354
People / sq mi
60.3yrs
Median Age
55% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Donatus vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Donatus vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Donatus is $41,813, which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: St. Donatus vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,813
44% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,417
Avg Weekly Wage$870
IRS Avg AGI$67,979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.7%
14% below US avg
Establishments (County)674
County GDP$907M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare42
Retail76
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,900
11% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.7 min
Drive Alone58.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Donatus is $207,400, 26% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $945 (19% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$207,400
26% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$945
19% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,900
11% above US avg
Effective Rate1.88%
In St. Donatus, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.9% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression22.9%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.2%
Checkup Rate74.9%
Premature Death6,844/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access61.9%
Healthcare Facilities42

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

St. Donatus has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall42.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation677 ft (206 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density354/sq mi
Coordinates42.3624°N, 90.5422°W
County FIPS19097
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.5-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.6%
D 33.1%

Winner: Republican by 32.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.8%
77% below US avg
High School+88.8%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density354/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants38
Retail Stores76

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.7 min
Drive Alone58.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

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