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St. Thomas, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Pembina County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
306 Population 300/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $46,746 per capita
$74,100 Home Value $161,388 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 2,790 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Thomas, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$46,746 per capita
Home Value
$74,100
74% below
Zillow: $161,388
Violent Crime
254/100K
33% below
2,790/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
269 sunny days/yr

How St. Thomas Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows St. Thomas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Thomas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Thomas residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,746. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Thomas is $74,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,388. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

St. Thomas reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,790/100K.

Education

22.5% of adults in St. Thomas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population306
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$46,746
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,100
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$161,388
Housing Units188
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent254/100K
Property2,790/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain22.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation842 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

St. Thomas was founded in 1881.
The median home in St. Thomas was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.