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St. Marys, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan Area

St. Marys is a small town in Iowa with a population of 112. Residents earn $78,750 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
112 Population 800/sq mi density
$78,750 Median Income $45,503 per capita
$168,800 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,750
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $168,800
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,300
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How St. Marys Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population112
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$45,503
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,885M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units66
Rent Burden23.0%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Uninsured5.5%
Smoking13.3%
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,036 ft (316 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband52.0%
Libraries6

Is St. Marys a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Marys receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Marys stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Marys is $78,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Marys is $168,800, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Marys has a population of 112 with a density of 800 people per square mile. The median age is 53.5 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

112
Total Population
800
People / sq mi
53.5yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Marys is $78,750, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: St. Marys vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,750
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,503
Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$93,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,410
County GDP$1,885M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare91
Retail108
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Marys is $168,800, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$168,800
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$97
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,300
12% above US avg
Rent Burden23.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.9%
Housing Units66
Median Year Built1963

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,817
66% above US avg
Effective Rate3.45%
In St. Marys, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.5% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 23.0% report depression. 21.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Marys vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity21.7%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep32.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.7%
Uninsured5.5%
36% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits71.1%
Premature Death6,398/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access76.2%
Healthcare Facilities91
St. Marys has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.8 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,036 ft (316 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates41.3077°N, 93.7338°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19181
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 52.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.7%
D 38.9%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+7.9%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density800/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access52.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants83
Retail Stores108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone80.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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