St. Mary, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marion County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
210 Population 269/sq mi density
$60,833 Median Income $24,850 per capita
$177,600 Home Value $235,817 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Mary, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,833
19% below
$24,850 per capita
Home Value
$177,600
37% below
Zillow: $235,817
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How St. Mary Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Mary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Mary a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Mary residents earn a median household income of $60,833 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,850. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Mary is $177,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,817. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Education

21.9% of adults in St. Mary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Mary has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population210
Median Age28.3 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$24,850
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,600
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$235,817
Housing Units68
Rent Burden28.9%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,581/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation753 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Mary was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.