Idaho
St. Maries is a small town in Idaho with a population of 3,032. Residents earn $52,468 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Maries receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. St. Maries has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in St. Maries is $52,468, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Maries is $205,400, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
The violent crime rate of 388 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,122 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
St. Maries experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 56.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,468 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,259 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,080 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,676 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 427 |
| County GDP | $558M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 12 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,821 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.37% |
| Commute Time | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $205,400 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $859 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $898 |
| 1 Bedroom | $950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,173 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,619 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,949 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,821 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.37% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,075/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Total Violent | 388.4/100K |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 86.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 302.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,122.1/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 172.6/100K |
| Theft | 863.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 86.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 56.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,225 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3146°N, 116.5722°W |
| County FIPS | 16009 |
Winner: Republican by 61.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.7% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.43 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 2,548/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 12 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |