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St. Paul, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 178/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $28,174 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $285,130 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 1,326 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Paul, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$28,174 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
69% below
Zillow: $285,130
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
1,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
106% above
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr

How St. Paul Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Paul's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
206%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Paul residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,174. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Paul is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,130. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

St. Paul reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,326/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in St. Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population80
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$28,174
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$689M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$285,130
Housing Units65
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property1,326/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,661 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute45 min
Broadband32.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

St. Paul was founded in 1887.
The median home in St. Paul was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.