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St. Peter, IL

Illinois

St. Peter is a small town in Illinois with a population of 256. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
256 Population 492/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $32,242 per capita
$91,400 Home Value
$488 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $488/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,000
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,400
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $488
58% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.4%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

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

People

Population256
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$32,242
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,758M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$488
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units114
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Uninsured11.1%
Smoking21.9%
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation592 ft (180 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.8%
Libraries4

Is St. Peter a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Peter receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. Peter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Peter is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Peter is $91,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Peter experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Peter has a population of 256 with a density of 492 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

256
Total Population
492
People / sq mi
41.2yrs
Median Age
6% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Peter vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.2%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.8%
94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Peter vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Peter is $55,000, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: St. Peter vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,000
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,242
Avg Weekly Wage$947
IRS Avg AGI$60,886

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)796
County GDP$1,758M

Business (County)

Restaurants86
Healthcare114
Retail121
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,526
29% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.8 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Peter is $91,400, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $488 (58% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,400
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$488
58% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%
Housing Units114
Median Year Built1955

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,526
29% above US avg
Effective Rate4.95%
In St. Peter, 41.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.1% of residents lack health insurance. 21.9% are current smokers. 26.7% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
29% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma11.7%
COPD10.3%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.9%
56% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress21.9%
Physical Distress16.5%
Short Sleep36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.6%
Uninsured11.1%
29% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.3%
Dental Visits60.0%
Premature Death12,320/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access66.6%
Healthcare Facilities114
St. Peter has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density492/sq mi
Coordinates38.8676°N, 88.8504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.5-point margin. 79.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.1%
D 24.6%

Winner: Republican by 49.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density492/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities114
Restaurants86
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.8 min
Drive Alone77.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.8%

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