St. George, KS

Kansas · Metropolitan Area

St. George is a small town in Kansas with a population of 1,115. Residents earn $90,556 per year, which is 21% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,115 Population 1,715/sq mi density
$90,556 Median Income $31,815 per capita
$233,800 Home Value
$1,292 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,556 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $1,292/mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $90,556
21% higher than US avg
Home Value $233,800
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.8%
18% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,292
11% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,115
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,715/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 88%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,556
Per Capita$31,815
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,591M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$1,292
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,087 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+97.3%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Libraries5

Is St. George a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. George receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. St. George 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. George is $90,556, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. George is $233,800, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

St. George experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

St. George has a population of 1,115 with a density of 1,715 people per square mile. The median age is 31.9 years, 18% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.4%), with 3.8% Hispanic.

Population

1,115
Total Population
1,715
People / sq mi
31.9yrs
Median Age
18% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

St. George vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.2%
17% above US avg
Spanish7.8%
42% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. George vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. George is $90,556, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: St. George vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$90,556
21% above US avg
Per Capita Income$31,815
Avg Weekly Wage$989
IRS Avg AGI$81,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)747
County GDP$1,591M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare64
Retail86
Manufacturing31

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,316
23% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Work from Home2.5%

Walkability

The median home value in St. George is $233,800, 17% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,292 (11% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$233,800
17% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,292
11% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,316
23% above US avg
Effective Rate1.85%
In St. George, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.3% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.2%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress15.8%
Physical Distress10.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate73.9%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access45.3%
Healthcare Facilities64

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

St. George has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall16.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,087 ft (331 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,715/sq mi
Coordinates39.1926°N, 96.4183°W
County FIPS20149
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 25.2%

Winner: Republican by 47.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.8%
18% above US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score5.80
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,715/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities64
Restaurants50
Retail Stores86

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Work from Home2.5%

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