St. John, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Stafford County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,247 Population 643/sq mi density
$71,726 Median Income $28,612 per capita
$90,900 Home Value $80,202 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$71,726 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,900 home value, $832/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

St. John, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,726
5% below
$28,612 per capita
Home Value
$90,900
68% below
Zillow: $80,202
Median Rent
$832/mo
28% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
173/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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

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

Income
95%
Home Value
32%
Rent
72%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. John a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. John residents earn a median household income of $71,726 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,612. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. John is $90,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,202. Median rent is $832/month, with 32.6% 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 1943.

Safety & Crime

St. John reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 173/100K.

Education

23.6% of adults in St. John hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. John has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,247
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density643/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,726
Per Capita$28,612
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$289M
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,900
Rent$832
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$80,202
Housing Units512
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property173/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,057/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain28.7 in/yr
Elevation1,908 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

St. John was founded in 1875.
The median home in St. John was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.