At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$28,174 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
Zillow: $285,130
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
18.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 13.2% (267% 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.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$28,174
Unemployment13.2%
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%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain55.6 in/yr
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
Broadband96.9%
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.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.