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St. Marys, KS

Kansas · Pottawatomie County · Manhattan Metro

St. Marys is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,795. Residents earn $71,723 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,795 Population 2,369/sq mi density
$71,723 Median Income $27,999 per capita
$196,300 Home Value $244,623 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,723 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $863/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K (90% below avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,723
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $196,300
30% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 38/100K
90% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $863
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population2,795
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density2,369/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,723
Per Capita$27,999
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$1,591M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,300
Rent$863
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$244,623
Housing Units945
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

C
Violent38/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured10.4%
Smoking17.3%
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.44

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute16 min
Broadband94.5%
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is St. Marys a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Marys receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. St. Marys offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Marys is $71,723, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Marys is $196,300, 30% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

St. Marys is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

St. Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

St. Marys has a population of 2,795 with a density of 2,369 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age is 25.8 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.7% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (88.6%), with 3.3% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.7% of residents. 9.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.4% of residents have a disability. 92.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,795
Total Population
2,369
People / sq mi
25.8yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish 4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Marys vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Marys is $71,723, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,999 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $989, 31% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants. The cost of living index is 90.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 5.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: St. Marys vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,723
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,999
Avg Weekly Wage$989
IRS Avg AGI$81,037
Gini Index0.386 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)747
County GDP$1,591M

Business (County)

Restaurants50
Healthcare64
Retail86
Manufacturing31

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,316
23% above US avg
Cost of Living90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.20%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.6 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Marys is $196,300, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $244,623, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $863 (26% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $753 for a one-bedroom to $947 for a two-bedroom apartment. 64.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 945 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1973. The average annual property tax is $4,316 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 20.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$196,300
30% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$244,623
Median List Price$212,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$212,500
$/Sq Ft$165
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$863
26% below US avg
Rent Burden20.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.6%
Owner-Occupied64.6%
Renter-Occupied35.4%
Housing Units945
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,316
23% above US avg
Effective Rate2.20%
In St. Marys, 38.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 32.2% have high blood pressure. 17.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.1% report binge drinking. 28.1% are physically inactive. 21.5% report depression. 18.3% experience frequent mental distress. 10.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,357. The dentist ratio is 1:4,379. 45.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.0 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.7%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.3%
24% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep38.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.2%
Uninsured10.4%
21% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,357
Dentists1:4,379
Mental Health1:2,638
Checkup Rate72.9%
Dental Visits64.2%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access45.3%
Healthcare Facilities64
St. Marys has a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents, 90% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 37.9 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 0 per 100,000, 100% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 493, burglary at 0, vehicle theft at 76 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, St. Marys receives a safety grade of C.

Crime Rates: St. Marys vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent37.9/100K
90% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault37.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Burglary0.0/100K
Theft493.2/100K
Vehicle Theft75.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC
Safety Score2.0 / 5.0
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St. Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density2,369/sq mi
Coordinates39.1942°N, 96.0642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPottawatomie County County
Nearest AirportPhilip Billard Municipal (TOP)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.7"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 99 km
Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 136 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 95 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 95 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 98 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 139 km
Mar 24, 2020 8 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.3 98 km
Aug 3, 2025 7 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 138 km
Aug 4, 2025 5 km E of Assaria, Kansas M3.3 140 km
Apr 6, 2023 6 km N of Bennington, Kansas M3.3 131 km
May 8, 2021 2 km E of Hope, Kansas M3.2 102 km
May 8, 2021 4 km ENE of Hope, Kansas M3.2 99 km
Jul 30, 2019 5 km NNE of Kipp, Kansas M3.2 124 km
Sep 16, 2019 11 km E of Marion, Kansas M3.2 117 km
Jun 4, 2023 13 km SE of Lincolnville, Kansas M3.2 109 km
Jul 4, 2020 5 km W of Kipp, Kansas M3.1 133 km
Jan 10, 2022 4 km ESE of Assaria, Kansas M3.1 142 km
Mar 22, 2020 2 km WNW of Hope, Kansas M3.1 105 km
Jul 30, 2019 2 km ENE of New Cambria, Kansas M3.1 127 km
May 7, 2021 4 km NE of Hope, Kansas M3.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 8, 1966 EF5 33 km 16
May 20, 1957 EF5 96 km 44
May 28, 2019 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 87 km 6
Jun 8, 1966 EF4 76 km 1
Aug 6, 1962 EF4 44 km 0
May 7, 1961 EF4 98 km 0
May 19, 1960 EF4 10 km 1
May 19, 1960 EF4 23 km 0
May 22, 1952 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 30, 2024 EF3 39 km 1
May 21, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 3, 2014 EF3 86 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 77 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 96 km 1
May 8, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 17, 1985 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANNUAL BUR (60,039 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 92 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 92 km
2016 BURLEY HILL 16,381 54 km
2023 WAGSTAFF 16,111 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 15,512 47 km
2010 RANGE 51 13,760 58 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 95 km
2009 MA-KILO 8,935 67 km
2024 AXELTON-BURKLUND 8,831 63 km
2019 2019-3238A 8,632 60 km
2018 ROCK WALL 8,468 94 km
2023 SMITH HILLS 8,445 35 km
2018 190 AND YY RD 7,919 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 7,758 70 km
2004 TALLGRASS 04 7,733 93 km
2005 TALLGRASS 2005 7,510 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,465 59 km
2015 IMPACT 7,242 60 km
2019 19 EAST TRAPS TWO SECTION NORTH 6,804 94 km
2014 MOYER RANCH 6,641 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

St. Marys has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 29°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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St. Marys is located in Pottawatomie County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 72.8% of the vote, a 47.6-point margin. 94.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 64 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 70.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 25.2%

Winner: Republican by 47.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
C Safety Grade (2.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+97.0%
Graduate Degree+6.4%
School Test Score6.44
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density2,369/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi
CountyPottawatomie County County

Services

Broadband Access94.5%
Avg Download Speed141.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed122.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities64
Restaurants50
Retail Stores86

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.6 min
Drive Alone70.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%
Average costs for common services in St. Marys. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $225 ($135–$360)
Specialist Visit $315 ($180–$496)
Urgent Care Visit $180 ($90–$315)
Emergency Room Visit $1,982 ($721–$4,505)
Dental Cleaning $117 ($68–$180)
Dental Filling $225 ($135–$360)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $41 ($23–$68)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $68 ($45–$108)
Brake Pad Replacement $270 ($135–$451)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$68)
New Tires (Set of 4) $541 ($360–$901)
Battery Replacement $180 ($90–$315)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $90 ($54–$135)
Electrician (Per Hour) $81 ($45–$126)
HVAC Repair $360 ($135–$721)
HVAC System Install $6,307 ($3,604–$10,812)
Roof Repair $901 ($360–$1,802)
Roof Replacement $8,109 ($4,956–$13,515)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,352 ($451–$3,154)
Divorce (Contested) $13,515 ($4,505–$27,030)
DUI Defense $4,505 ($1,802–$9,010)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,352 ($721–$2,703)
Will Preparation $451 ($180–$901)
Trust Preparation $2,253 ($901–$4,505)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut $50 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full) $135 ($68–$225)
Manicure $23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure $36 ($23–$59)
Massage (1 Hour) $72 ($45–$117)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.69 ($2.70–$4.96)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.15 ($2.25–$4.51)
Loaf of Bread $3.42 ($2.25–$4.96)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.05 ($2.70–$5.86)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.96 ($3.60–$6.76)
Rice (per lb) $0.90 ($0.54–$1.62)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $126 ($72–$225)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $63 ($27–$135)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $63 ($36–$108)
Internet (Monthly) $63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $59 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly) $77 ($45–$135)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $180 ($68–$451)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,802 ($1,081–$3,154)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $63 ($27–$117)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.21–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $90 ($27–$225)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($14–$68)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,081 ($541–$2,253)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $901 ($451–$1,802)
After-School Care (Monthly) $360 ($180–$631)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $45 ($23–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $901 ($360–$2,253)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,263 ($4,505–$27,030)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $90 ($45–$180)
Dog Grooming $54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$68)
Dog Spay/Neuter $270 ($135–$451)
Cat Spay/Neuter $180 ($90–$360)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$681
Toddler$641
Preschool$596
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$521
Toddler$424
Preschool$424
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Pottawatomie County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 1,913 37 $69,893 2.32
Retail Trade 1,289 69 $40,447 1.29
Construction 766 108 $62,488 1.46
Accommodation & Food Services 638 39 $19,089 0.70
Administrative & Waste Services 452 56 $44,279 0.77
Wholesale Trade 340 36 $62,340 0.86
Professional & Technical Services 312 88 $75,736 0.45
Finance & Insurance 281 38 $56,414 0.69
Other Services 205 54 $36,865 0.68
Arts & Entertainment 68 7 $16,296 0.40
Information & Technology 64 11 $97,067 0.34
Management of Companies 61 8 $103,946 0.36
Real Estate 51 26 $49,741 0.33

Schools in St. Marys

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Marys Elem Elementary 259 26 10.0:1
St. Marys Junior Senior High High 248 27 9.2:1
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Radio Stations near St. Marys

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near St. Marys

3 campgrounds found near St. Marys.

NameRatingSitesPrice
RICHEY COVE 4.3/5 39 $23–$130
Kit Carson 4.0/5 11 $15–$24
North Richey Cove $10

National Parks Near St. Marys

7 national parks and monuments found near St. Marys.

ParkTypeFee
Big Lake State Park State Park Free
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Kaw River State Park State Park Free
Perry State Park State Park Free
Pomona State Park State Park Free
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve National Preserve Free
Tuttle Creek State Parks State Park Free

Museums in St. Marys

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
KANSAS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION500 N MISSION ST7852728681
OZ MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM7854588686
ST MARYS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8148346525
WABAUNSEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION227 MISSOURI AVENUE7857652200

Libraries in St. Marys

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
WAMEGO PUBLIC LIBRARY431 LINCOLN AVENUE0.047,551
POTTAWATOMIE WABAUNSEE REGIONAL LIBRARY306 N. 5TH STREET0.041,548
ROSSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY407 MAIN0.034,840
SILVER LAKE LIBRARY203 RAILROAD0.012,061

Farmers Markets in St. Marys

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Silver Lake Farmer's Market & Family Fun Fair203 Railroad Street06/07/2016 to 09/06/2016Tue: 6:00 PM-8:00 PM;Visit

Restaurants in St. Marys

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Froggy's
Sugar Creek Country Store

Dentists in St. Marys

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flint Hills Dental

Gas Stations in St. Marys

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Short Stop

Banks in St. Marys

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of the Flint Hills
Kaw Valley State Bank

Golf Courses in St. Marys

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Saint Marys Municipal Golf Course

Nursing Homes in St. Marys

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ONAGA LTCU
206 GRAND AVENUE
Non profit - Other 39 37 4/5 4/5 3/5 7854372286

Pharmacies in St. Marys

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
SAINT MARYS PHARMACY 520 WEST BERTRAND AVENUE 785-437-2967

EV Charging Stations in St. Marys

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Evergy - Jeffrey Energy Center25905 Jeffrey RdNon-Networked1J1772private

Cell Towers in St. Marys

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
13835 NW 54th St. (41807)GTOWER110
1046 SW VALENCIA RD (Valencia #1A #9216)TOWER92
25180 CORRECTION ROADTOWER66
11214 Southwest 13th Street (66118)GTOWER59

Fire Stations in St. Marys

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Saint Marys Fire Department601 N 7th STMostly volunteer785-437-6459

Power Plants Near St. Marys

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
JEFFREY ENERGY CENTERCONVENTIONAL STEAM COAL221112-96.1OP
WESTAR WINDONSHORE WIND TURBINE221115-96.6RE

Bridges in St. Marys

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete2015295,820G
Tee BeamConcrete1928433,890F
CulvertConcrete1928213,890F
SlabConcrete continuous20131433,760G
SlabConcrete continuous197295320G
SlabConcrete continuous1973127180G
SlabConcrete continuous1981125105F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous195312579F
CulvertConcrete19932450G
SlabConcrete continuous200410250G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19964750F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19402640P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19902430F
CulvertSteel20172620G
CulvertSteel20202613G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19703610F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19703210F

Superfund Sites Near St. Marys

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER25905 JEFFREY ROADPOTTAWATOMIE

Airports Near St. Marys

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manhattan Regional AirportMHKMedium Airport
Marshall Army Air FieldFRIMedium Airport
Philip Billard Municipal AirportTOPMedium Airport
Topeka Regional AirportFOEMedium Airport
Atlas Ad Astra Adventure Resort AirportSmall Airport
Bent Nail Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Blackhawk AirportSmall Airport
Buena Terra AirparkSmall Airport
Chanay AirportSmall Airport
Charles E Grutzmacher Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Cloud AirportSmall Airport
Converse Farm AirportSmall Airport
Council Grove Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Davis AirfieldSmall Airport
Deep Creek AirportSmall Airport
Flying H AirportSmall Airport
Flying T AirportSmall Airport
Fort Riley LRS (Division Consolidated UAS Site)Small Airport
Fuller AirfieldSmall Airport
Get Away RunwaySmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Hammond AirportSmall Airport
Heinen AirportSmall Airport
Herington Regional AirportSmall Airport
Hiawatha Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Horton Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Hunninghake Aerial AirportSmall Airport
J V Ranch AirportSmall Airport
JMJ Landing AirportSmall Airport
Laflin Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Leo's Place AirportSmall Airport
Marysville Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Moore Short Field LandingSmall Airport
N & N AirportSmall Airport
Norris AirportSmall Airport
Osage City Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Patterson Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Pomona Lake AirportSmall Airport
Ronnebaum AirfieldSmall Airport
Sabetha Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Seneca Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Smith AirportSmall Airport
Snoopys AirportSmall Airport
Sommers AirportSmall Airport
St. Joseph's Landing AirportSmall Airport
Starshire Farm AirportSmall Airport
Sunset Strip AirparkSmall Airport
Sunshine Ranch AirportSmall Airport
The Wilderness AirportSmall Airport
Tracy AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in St. Marys

8 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Alma Police Department
Maple Hill Police Department
Rossville Police Department527 Pearl Street
Saint Mary's Police Department
Silver Lake Police Department
Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office
Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office Jail
Wamego Law Enforcement Center408 Elm Street

Grocery Stores in St. Marys

2 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Family Dollar 10389Other919 E Bertrand Ave
Rays Apple Market 450Supermarket801 E Jesuit Ln

Churches & Religious Organizations in St. Marys

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHRIST THE KING BOOKS INC25150 OREGON TRAIL RD
OUR LADY OF REFUGE MONASTERY INC4245 SHAWGUEE RD
REGINA PACIS MONASTERY INC305 W BERTRAND AVE
ST JOSEPH THE CONSOLER MONASTERY INC17520 NW 90TH ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Marys

What is the population of St. Marys?

St. Marys has a population of 2,795 residents and is located in Kansas. The population density is 2,369 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.8 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

Is St. Marys expensive to live in?

St. Marys is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $71,723, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $196,300 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $863 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is St. Marys safe?

St. Marys is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 38 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, St. Marys receives a safety grade of C based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in St. Marys?

St. Marys has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.7 inches, with 16.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in St. Marys?

The job market in St. Marys is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $989. There are 747 business establishments in the area, including 50 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 16 minutes, and 5.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in St. Marys?

The median home value in St. Marys is $196,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $244,623. For renters, the median monthly rent is $863. Fair market rent is $753 for a 1-bedroom and $947 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 64.6%. The average annual property tax is $4,316.

How are the schools in St. Marys?

Schools in St. Marys score 6.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 21.0% of adults in St. Marys hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 6.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is St. Marys?

The obesity rate in St. Marys is 38.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.3% of adults are smokers. 28.1% are physically inactive. 21.5% of residents report depression. 10.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 45.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,357.

What is transportation like in St. Marys?

The average commute in St. Marys is 16 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 70.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of St. Marys?

The racial and ethnic makeup of St. Marys is 88.6% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino. 95.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.3% speak Spanish. 9.8% of the population are military veterans. 10.4% of residents have a disability. 92.2% have health insurance coverage.

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