St. Mary, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
255 Population 425/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $23,554 per capita
$97,500 Home Value $221,600 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,500 home value, $783/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Mary, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,500
23% below
$23,554 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
65% below
Zillow: $221,600
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
32.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
69% below
72.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.2% 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
77%
Home Value
35%
Rent
67%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Mary a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $57,500 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,554. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Mary is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,600. Median rent is $783/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Education

10.6% of adults in St. Mary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 72.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Mary has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population255
Median Age52.2 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$23,554
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty14.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent$783
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$221,600
Housing Units162
Rent Burden32.0%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation453 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+72.9%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Mary was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (25 miles).
39.2% of the population has a disability.