St. George, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,568 Population 6,533/sq mi density
$72,974 Median Income $41,996 per capita
$149,800 Home Value $223,267 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,974 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$149,800 home value, $850/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.7% bachelor's degree or higher

St. George, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,974
3% below
$41,996 per capita
Home Value
$149,800
47% below
Zillow: $223,267
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
3% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°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
97%
Home Value
53%
Rent
73%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. George a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. George residents earn a median household income of $72,974 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,996. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. George is $149,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,267. Median rent is $850/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

32.7% of adults in St. George hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. George has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,568
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density6,533/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born24.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,974
Per Capita$41,996
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,800
Rent$850
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$223,267
Housing Units747
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation541 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in St. George was built in 1959.
24.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (15 miles).
4.5% of the population has a disability.
24.0% of residents are foreign-born.