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St. Elizabeth, MO

Missouri

St. Elizabeth is a small town in Missouri with a population of 592. Residents earn $93,438 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
592 Population 569/sq mi density
$93,438 Median Income $28,792 per capita
$270,700 Home Value
$910 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,438 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,700 home value, $910/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,438
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $270,700
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 40.6%
20% higher than US avg
Median Rent $910
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

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

People

Population592
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,438
Per Capita$28,792
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.6%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$270,700
Rent$910
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units154
Rent Burden12.0%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Uninsured7.1%
Smoking14.3%
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation801 ft (244 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.0%

Is St. Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Elizabeth receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. St. Elizabeth stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Elizabeth is $93,438, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Elizabeth is $270,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 40.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Elizabeth has a population of 592 with a density of 569 people per square mile. The median age is 29.1 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.6%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

592
Total Population
569
People / sq mi
29.1yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.8%
Female 55.2%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

St. Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Elizabeth is $93,438, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: St. Elizabeth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,438
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,792

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Elizabeth is $270,700, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$270,700
4% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$910
22% below US avg
Rent Burden12.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units154
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

In St. Elizabeth, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.3% are current smokers. 26.9% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.3%
2% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep35.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.2%
Uninsured7.1%
17% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits64.3%

Food & Exercise

40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+40.6%
20% above US avg
High School+94.8%
Graduate Degree+13.6%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density569/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Drive Alone70.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Nearby Cities

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