At a Glance
Median Income
$80,417
$28,836 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
Zillow: $170,826
Median Rent
$263/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.2% smoking rate
How Ste. Marie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ste. Marie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ste. Marie 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
Ste. Marie residents earn a median household income of $80,417 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,836. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 392 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ste. Marie is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,826. Median rent is $263/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
14.8% of adults in Ste. Marie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 45.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density240/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,417
Per Capita$28,836
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$834M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$263
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$170,826
Housing Units103
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,994/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation475 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Ste. Marie was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.