St. Marie, MT

Montana

St. Marie is a small town in Montana with a population of 319. Residents earn $38,125 per year, which is 49% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
319 Population 14/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $16,802 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 4.9% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $38,125
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.8%
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 20.0%
61% higher than US avg

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

People

Population319
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Largest GroupWhite 56%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$16,802
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$394M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.0%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,728 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+65.1%
School Score5.68

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
CommuteN/A
Libraries2

Is St. Marie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Marie receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Marie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Marie is $38,125, 49% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Marie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

St. Marie has a population of 319 with a density of 14 people per square mile. The median age is 39.3 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (55.8%), with 44.2% Hispanic.

Population

319
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
39.3yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
22.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 29.2%
Female 70.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Marie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Marie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Marie is $38,125, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: St. Marie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$38,125
49% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,802
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$65,015

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate20.0%
61% above US avg
Establishments (County)354
County GDP$394M

Business (County)

Restaurants35
Healthcare32
Retail49
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,513
0% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedrooms$1,336
3 Bedrooms$1,789
4 Bedrooms$2,113

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,513
0% below US avg
In St. Marie, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.0% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma11.7%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression26.0%
Mental Distress20.1%
Physical Distress14.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.6%
Checkup Rate68.5%
Premature Death10,375/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access59.3%
Healthcare Facilities32

Crime Rates: St. Marie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

St. Marie has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median26.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,728 ft (831 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates48.4053°N, 106.4986°W
County FIPS30105
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74%
D 22.9%

Winner: Republican by 51.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.8%
35% below US avg
High School+65.1%
School Test Score5.68
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density14/sq mi
Total Area22.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants35
Retail Stores49

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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