St. George, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County

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 $290,189 Zillow
$1,292 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,556 median income, 1.2% 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

St. George, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,556
21% above
$31,815 per capita
Home Value
$233,800
17% below
Zillow: $290,189
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
11% above
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
18% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How St. George Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. George's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
83%
Rent
111%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. George a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. George residents earn a median household income of $90,556 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,815. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. George is $233,800 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,189. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2008.

Education

39.8% of adults in St. George hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,115
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,715/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,556
Per Capita$31,815
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$1,292
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$290,189
Housing Units439
Rent Burden27.0%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation1,087 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in St. George was built in 2008.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.