At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$40,461 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $283,956
Median Rent
$775/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
17.1% smoking rate
How St. Olaf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Olaf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Olaf a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Olaf residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,461. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Olaf is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,956. Median rent is $775/month, with 31.3% 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 1938.
Education
13.3% of adults in St. Olaf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Olaf has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population75
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$40,461
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$775
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$283,956
Housing Units48
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation867 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
St. Olaf was founded in 1872.
The median home in St. Olaf was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.