At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$32,242 per capita
Home Value
$91,400
Zillow: $101,301
Median Rent
$488/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
21.9% smoking rate
How St. Peter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Peter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Peter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Peter residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,242. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 796 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Peter is $91,400 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,301. Median rent is $488/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
14.8% of adults in St. Peter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population256
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density492/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$32,242
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$1,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,400
Rent$488
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$101,301
Housing Units114
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation592 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Peter was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.