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Ste. Marie, IL

Illinois

Ste. Marie is a small town in Illinois with a population of 266. Residents earn $80,417 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
266 Population 240/sq mi density
$80,417 Median Income $28,836 per capita
$103,900 Home Value
$263 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,417 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,900 home value, $263/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,417
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $103,900
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $263
77% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Ste. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population266
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$28,836
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$834M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$263
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units103
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured6.6%
Smoking14.2%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation475 ft (145 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.0%
Libraries1

Is Ste. Marie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ste. Marie receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Ste. Marie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ste. Marie is $80,417, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ste. Marie is $103,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $263 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Ste. Marie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Ste. Marie has a population of 266 with a density of 240 people per square mile. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

266
Total Population
240
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.1%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.9%
63% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ste. Marie is $80,417, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Ste. Marie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,417
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,836
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$63,653

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)392
County GDP$834M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare56
Retail60
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,850
39% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.3 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Ste. Marie is $103,900, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $263 (77% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,900
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$263
77% below US avg
Rent Burden21.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.3%
Housing Units103
Median Year Built1967

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,850
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.67%
In Ste. Marie, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Ste. Marie vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.9%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.2%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Uninsured6.6%
23% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,755
Dentists1:3,859
Mental Health1:191
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits65.8%
Premature Death10,994/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities56
Ste. Marie has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.5 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation475 ft (145 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density240/sq mi
Coordinates38.9300°N, 88.0277°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17159
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 53.5-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.1%
D 22.6%

Winner: Republican by 53.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+98.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density240/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants38
Retail Stores60

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.3 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.2%

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