At a Glance
Median Income
$58,490
$46,215 per capita
Home Value
$207,200
Zillow: $277,503
Median Rent
$893/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
1,239/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How St. Francis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Francis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Francis a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Francis residents earn a median household income of $58,490 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,215. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 29,416 business establishments, including 2,218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Francis is $207,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,503. Median rent is $893/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
St. Francis reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,239/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.1% of adults in St. Francis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Francis has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population9,318
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density3,640/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,490
Per Capita$46,215
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$78,804M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,330
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,200
Rent$893
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$277,503
Housing Units5,159
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property1,239/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary273/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,226/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation676 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Francis was built in 1959.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 2,218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 98 fatal vehicle crashes.
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