Washington · Metropolitan Area
St. John is a small town in Washington with a population of 685. Residents earn $61,000 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. John receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. John offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. John is $61,000, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. John is $200,500, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
St. John experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,000 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,508 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,259 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,041 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,669 |
| County GDP | $40,044M |
| Restaurants | 1,237 |
| Healthcare | 1,797 |
| Retail | 1,585 |
| Manufacturing | 523 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,236 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.11% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |
| Census Median | $200,500 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 39.5% |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,236 |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.11% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 29.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,070/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,797 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| FEMA Disasters | 819 |
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.1 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,022/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0915°N, 117.5887°W |
| County FIPS | 53063 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.8% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,022/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.5% |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,797 |
| Restaurants | 1,237 |
| Retail Stores | 1,585 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 40 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 819 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 53.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.9% |