St. Meinrad, IN

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
604 Population 360/sq mi density
$52,054 Median Income $25,707 per capita
$203,800 Home Value
$588 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,054 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$203,800 home value, $588/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,054
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $203,800
28% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $588
49% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
55% lower than US avg

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

People

Population604
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,054
Per Capita$25,707
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,002M
Commute13 min

Housing

A
Home Value$203,800
Rent$588
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation523 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+94.3%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Broadband66.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is St. Meinrad a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

St. Meinrad has a population of 604 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 44.2 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%).

Population

604
Total Population
360
People / sq mi
44.2yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Meinrad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.2%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Meinrad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Meinrad is $52,054, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: St. Meinrad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,054
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,707
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$56,795

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.1%
236% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)379
County GDP$1,002M

Business (County)

Restaurants44
Healthcare45
Retail61
Manufacturing22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,982
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.8 min
Drive Alone75.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Meinrad is $203,800, 28% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $588 (49% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$203,800
28% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$588
49% below US avg
Rent Burden19.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,982
15% below US avg
Effective Rate1.46%
In St. Meinrad, 37.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.3% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.9%
Asthma9.6%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death6,979/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access90.2%
Healthcare Facilities45

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

St. Meinrad has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall8.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation523 ft (159 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates38.1681°N, 86.8321°W
County FIPS18123
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.8-point margin. 66.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64%
D 34.3%

Winner: Republican by 29.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access66.8%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities45
Restaurants44
Retail Stores61

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.8 min
Drive Alone75.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

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