Indiana · Metropolitan Area
St. Mary of the Woods is a small town in Indiana with a population of 869. Residents earn $19,141 per year, which is 75% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Mary of the Woods receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. Mary of the Woods offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Mary of the Woods is $19,141, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 28.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Mary of the Woods is $168,800, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $467 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
St. Mary of the Woods experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $19,141 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $14,218 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,022 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,303 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.6% |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,526 |
| County GDP | $6,571M |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Healthcare | 393 |
| Retail | 394 |
| Manufacturing | 105 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,631 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $168,800 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $467 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 32.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,631 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,892/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5122°N, 87.4645°W |
| County FIPS | 18167 |
Winner: Republican by 18.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.7% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 701/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 393 |
| Restaurants | 281 |
| Retail Stores | 394 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |