St. Mary, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
255 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$97,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$336 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ste. Genevieve County
2
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ste. Genevieve County
2
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 3 34

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 5%

Schools

Chester Elem School
8 miles, E 1.4 star
Chester High School
8 miles, E 2.3 star

Colleges

Career Center of Southern Illinois
29 miles, NE 1.9 star
Mineral Area College
29 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E 4.1 star
Perry County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, S 4.1 star
Sparta Community Hospital
22 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
49 miles, S 1 star
Barkley Regional Airport
86 miles, SE 1 star