St. Paul, IN

Indiana

St. Paul is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,019. Residents earn $71,750 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,019 Population 3,514/sq mi density
$71,750 Median Income $25,450 per capita
$100,800 Home Value
$1,039 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $1,039/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,750
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $100,800
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,039
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,019
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density3,514/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,750
Per Capita$25,450
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$1,895M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent$1,039
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation857 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+89.4%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute30 min
Libraries3

Is St. Paul a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Paul receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. St. Paul offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Paul is $71,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Paul is $100,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Paul has a population of 1,019 with a density of 3,514 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.8%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

1,019
Total Population
3,514
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Paul vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Paul vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Paul is $71,750, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: St. Paul vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,750
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,450
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
IRS Avg AGI$63,563

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)707
County GDP$1,895M

Business (County)

Restaurants57
Healthcare69
Retail113
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Work from Home3.7%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Paul is $100,800, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,039 (11% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$100,800
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,039
11% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,903
17% below US avg
Effective Rate2.88%
In St. Paul, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.0% report depression. 23.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.4%
COPD7.0%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity23.9%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.4%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death10,091/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access55.1%
Healthcare Facilities69

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

St. Paul has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall16.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation857 ft (261 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,514/sq mi
Coordinates39.4282°N, 85.6287°W
County FIPS18031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.4%
D 19.9%

Winner: Republican by 58.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.4%
75% below US avg
High School+89.4%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density3,514/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants57
Retail Stores113

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Work from Home3.7%

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