St. Mary of the Woods, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Vigo County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
869 Population 701/sq mi density
$19,141 Median Income $14,218 per capita
$168,800 Home Value $160,616 Zillow
$467 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$19,141 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $467/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.7% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Mary of the Woods, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$19,141
75% below
$14,218 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
40% below
Zillow: $160,616
Median Rent
$467/mo
60% below
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.7%
45% above
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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

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

Income
25%
Home Value
60%
Rent
40%
Poverty
231%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Mary of the Woods a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Mary of the Woods residents earn a median household income of $19,141 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,218. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,526 business establishments, including 281 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Mary of the Woods is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,616. Median rent is $467/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

48.7% of adults in St. Mary of the Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Mary of the Woods has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population869
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female19% / 82%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$19,141
Per Capita$14,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$6,571M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022

Housing

D
Home Value$168,800
Rent$467
Ownership32.5%
Zillow$160,616
Housing Units252
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,892/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation594 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+38.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Mary of the Woods was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 281 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.