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St. Leo, MN

Minnesota

St. Leo is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 129. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
129 Population 516/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $30,111 per capita
$48,800 Home Value
$519 Median Rent 15.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,800 home value, $519/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $48,800
83% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 2.7%
92% lower than US avg
Median Rent $519
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How St. Leo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population129
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$30,111
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$435M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,800
Rent$519
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units81
Rent Burden15.6%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Uninsured7.7%
Smoking16.6%
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,120 ft (341 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.7%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute35 min
Broadband64.0%
Libraries2

Is St. Leo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Leo receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. St. Leo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Leo is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Leo is $48,800, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

St. Leo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches, including 47.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

St. Leo has a population of 129 with a density of 516 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.5%), with 4.7% Black.

Population

129
Total Population
516
People / sq mi
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Leo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.6%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.4%
67% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Leo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Leo is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: St. Leo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,111
Avg Weekly Wage$918
IRS Avg AGI$77,543

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)246
County GDP$435M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare19
Retail32
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,760
21% below US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.2 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Leo is $48,800, 83% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $519 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$48,800
83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$519
55% below US avg
Rent Burden15.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.1%
Housing Units81
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,760
21% below US avg
Effective Rate5.66%
In St. Leo, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 25.5% report depression. 23.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Leo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.3%
19% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.6%
19% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity23.5%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep33.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Uninsured7.7%
10% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,337
Dentists1:2,230
Mental Health1:3,315
Checkup Rate71.5%
Dental Visits66.3%
Premature Death6,964/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access30.9%
Healthcare Facilities19
St. Leo has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.0 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.0 inches
26% below US avg
Snowfall47.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,120 ft (341 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density516/sq mi
Coordinates44.7173°N, 96.0526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27073
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 2.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 32.2-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.2%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 32.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.7%
92% below US avg
High School+78.2%
Graduate Degree+1.6%
School Test Score6.08
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density516/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants15
Retail Stores32

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.2 min
Drive Alone75.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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