At a Glance
Median Income
$38,125
$16,802 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
65.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.8% smoking rate
How St. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Marie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Marie a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Marie residents earn a median household income of $38,125 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,802. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Education
21.8% of adults in St. Marie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Marie has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population319
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female29% / 71%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,125
Per Capita$16,802
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$149,888
Housing Units922
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
Elevation2,728 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+65.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Marie was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (117 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.