At a Glance
Home Value
$79,200
Zillow: $206,381
Median Rent
$771/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.7%
25.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. John a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. John is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,381. Median rent is $771/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
16.5% of adults in St. John hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. John has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population248
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density564/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,365
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$595M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
Home Value$79,200
Rent$771
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$206,381
Housing Units101
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity49.7%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death22,508/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain19.6 in/yr
Elevation1,952 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute19 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
St. John was founded in 1882.
The median home in St. John was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.