Indiana
St. Meinrad is a small town in Indiana with a population of 604. Residents earn $52,054 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Meinrad receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. St. Meinrad offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Meinrad is $52,054, 31% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Meinrad is $203,800, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $588 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
St. Meinrad enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 8.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,054 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,707 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $984 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,795 |
| Unemployment | 12.1% |
| 236% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 379 |
| County GDP | $1,002M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 61 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,982 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 12.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $203,800 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $588 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,982 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,979/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 523 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1681°N, 86.8321°W |
| County FIPS | 18123 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.2% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 360/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 66.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 61 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 12.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |