St. Mary, KY

Kentucky

St. Mary is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 210. Residents earn $60,833 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
210 Population 269/sq mi density
$60,833 Median Income $24,850 per capita
$177,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,600 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,833
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $177,600
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.9%
35% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population210
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$24,850
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,276M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation753 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+92.2%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband72.0%
Libraries2

Is St. Mary a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Mary receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. Mary stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Mary is $60,833, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Mary is $177,600, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Mary enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches, including 11.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Mary has a population of 210 with a density of 269 people per square mile. The median age is 28.3 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.3%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

210
Total Population
269
People / sq mi
28.3yrs
Median Age
27% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Mary vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.9%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Mary vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Mary is $60,833, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: St. Mary vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,833
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,850
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$56,465

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)534
County GDP$1,276M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare47
Retail63
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,531
28% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Mary is $177,600, 37% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$177,600
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,531
28% below US avg
Effective Rate1.43%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death12,581/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access47.1%
Healthcare Facilities47

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

St. Mary has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall51.6 inches
36% above US avg
Snowfall11.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation753 ft (230 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density269/sq mi
Coordinates37.5825°N, 85.3415°W
County FIPS21155
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.5-point margin. 72.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 27.6%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.9%
35% below US avg
High School+92.2%
School Test Score5.50
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density269/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities47
Restaurants28
Retail Stores63

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Drive Alone93.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.2%

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