At a Glance
Median Income
$67,083
$46,746 per capita
Home Value
$74,100
Zillow: $161,388
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
13.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Thomas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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.
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 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population306
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density300/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
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%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
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.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.