St. Thomas, ND

North Dakota

St. Thomas is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 306. Residents earn $67,083 per year, which is 11% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
306 Population 300/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $46,746 per capita
$74,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,100 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,083
11% lower than US avg
Home Value $74,100
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.4%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.9%
20% higher than US avg

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

People

Population306
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$46,746
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$813M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Elevation842 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+85.9%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Libraries3

Is St. Thomas a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Thomas receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Thomas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Thomas is $67,083, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Thomas is $74,100, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Thomas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

St. Thomas has a population of 306 with a density of 300 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.4%).

Population

306
Total Population
300
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Thomas vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.1%
22% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Thomas vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Thomas is $67,083, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: St. Thomas vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,083
11% below US avg
Per Capita Income$46,746
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$93,726

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.9%
20% above US avg
Establishments (County)411
County GDP$813M

Business (County)

Restaurants16
Healthcare19
Retail40
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,000
14% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.05%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Thomas is $74,100, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,100
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,000
14% below US avg
Effective Rate4.05%
In St. Thomas, 41.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.3% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
29% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.3%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression20.3%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.0%
Checkup Rate71.4%
Premature Death9,577/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access48.9%
Healthcare Facilities19

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

St. Thomas has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches
42% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation842 ft (257 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates48.6192°N, 97.4471°W
County FIPS38067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 22.8%

Winner: Republican by 53.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+85.9%
School Test Score5.74
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density300/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants16
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.4 min
Work from Home0.0%

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