At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$45,503 per capita
Home Value
$168,800
Zillow: $212,840
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
13.3% smoking rate
How St. Marys Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Marys's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Marys a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Marys residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,503. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,410 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Marys is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,840. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
23.2% of adults in St. Marys hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 37.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$45,503
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,885M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,800
Rent$1,300
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$212,840
Housing Units66
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.8 in/yr
Elevation1,036 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Marys was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.