Alaska
St. Mary's is a small town in Alaska with a population of 788. Residents earn $45,000 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Mary's receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Mary's has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in St. Mary's is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 5 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Mary's is $103,400, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,500 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
St. Mary's has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches, including 64.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
| English Only | 80.5% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.5% |
| 46% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,238 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $748 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $27,423 |
| Unemployment | 13.4% |
| 272% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.7% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 121 |
| County GDP | $181M |
| Healthcare | 6 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Commute Time | 4.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 18.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |
| Census Median | $103,400 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,500 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.0% |
| Studio | $1,061 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,194 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,467 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,304 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Obesity | 47.0% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.8% |
| Heart Disease | 9.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.3% |
| Asthma | 14.7% |
| COPD | 12.6% |
| Stroke | 6.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.5% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 23.8% |
| Physical Distress | 23.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 72.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 66.0% |
| Premature Death | 24,556/100K |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 31.4°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.7 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 21.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 44.6 sq mi (115.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.0628°N, 163.2443°W |
| County FIPS | 02158 |
Winner: Republican by 11.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.8% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.86 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Total Area | 44.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 4.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 18.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.9% |