Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
St. Peter is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 12,085. Residents earn $65,042 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Peter receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. St. Peter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Peter is $65,042, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Peter is $238,700, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
St. Peter is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 87 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,556 per 100,000, 21% below the national average.
31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
St. Peter has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches, including 37.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.3% |
| 16% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,042 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,660 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,053 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,276 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 790 |
| County GDP | $1,243M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 67 |
| Retail | 78 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
| Census Median | $238,700 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $943 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,786 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,478/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Total Violent | 86.9/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 8.7/100K |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Rape | 26.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 52.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,556.3/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 286.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,217.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 52.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.4 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 891 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,991/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3293°N, 93.9677°W |
| County FIPS | 27079 |
Winner: Republican by 33.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.3% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,991/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 67 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 78 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |