Ohio
St. Marys is a small city in Ohio with a population of 8,319. Residents earn $72,056 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Marys receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Marys offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Marys is $72,056, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 5.6% 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.
The median home value in St. Marys is $138,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
St. Marys experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,056 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,205 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,853 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,119 |
| County GDP | $3,733M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.37% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $138,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $201,950 |
| Median List Price | $201,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $107 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,054 |
| 73% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.37% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.1% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,619/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.2 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5476°N, 84.3923°W |
| County FIPS | 39011 |
Winner: Republican by 64.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,781/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |