Median Income $81,250

8% higher than US avg

Home Value $158,300

44% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 37.3%

11% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.8%

5% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population68

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density179/mi²

Male / Female44% / 56%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans51.0%

Economy

A+

Median Income$81,250

Per Capita$43,224

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$2,264M

Commute35 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$158,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units44

Health

Obesity33.8%

Uninsured5.7%

Smoking14.1%

Depression21.9%

Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain39.2 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation703 ft (214 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+37.3%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%

Commute35 min

Broadband32.0%

Libraries5

Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Paul receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. St. Paul stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Paul is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Paul is $158,300, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 37.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 26.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Paul has a population of 68 with a density of 179 people per square mile. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

179

People / sq mi

35.0yrs

Median Age

10% below US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%

Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Paul vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Paul vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Paul is $81,250, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: St. Paul vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$81,250
	8% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$43,224
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,103
IRS Avg AGI	$68,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,061
County GDP	$2,264M

Business (County)

Restaurants	83
Healthcare	88
Retail	108
Manufacturing	50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,062
	16% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	2.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.6 min
Drive Alone	95.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Paul is $158,300, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$158,300
	44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	87.5%
Housing Units	44
Median Year Built	1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,062
	16% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.57%

In St. Paul, 33.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.7% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 21.9% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.8%
	5% above US avg
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart Disease	4.7%
High Blood Pressure	27.5%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	5.3%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.1%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.9%
Physical Inactivity	21.1%
Depression	21.9%
Mental Distress	17.3%
Physical Distress	11.3%
Short Sleep	33.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	5.7%
	34% below US avg
Checkup Rate	75.3%
Dental Visits	73.9%
Premature Death	9,251/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.4/10
Exercise Access	74.4%
Healthcare Facilities	88

St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	39.2 inches
	3% above US avg
Snowfall	26.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	703 ft (214 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	179/sq mi
Coordinates	40.7678°N, 91.5164°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19111

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 37.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.8-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.9%

D 35%

Winner: Republican by 27.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	37.3%
	11% above US avg
High School+	100.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.73

B+ Education Grade (4.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	179/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	32.0%
Public Libraries	5
Healthcare Facilities	88
Restaurants	83
Retail Stores	108

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	7
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.6 min
Drive Alone	95.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

St. Paul, IA

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

St. Paul vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

St. Paul vs U.S. Average

Income: St. Paul vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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