St. Marys: Economy & Jobs
$76,771 is the median household income in St. Marys (1.1× below Pottawatomie County median $85,241; about the same as Kansas median $76,644), with homes at a median value of $206,900. The surrounding county supports 10,028 jobs (avg $51,426).
- $81,037 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $76,771 — near the Kansas median ($76,643). Poverty rate 8.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 20% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 13.5% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 19.5% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $11,730 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $950,569 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $81,037 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $81,729 |
| Median Household Income | $76,771 (at Kansas median) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $76,771 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.9% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 6% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 10,028 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $515,694,569 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,426 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,412,000 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% (vs Kansas 4.0%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 820 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 38,900 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 47.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Cattle, Grain, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 679 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 9,635 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 454,811 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 10 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 14 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 15 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (9)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Short Stop 24 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MERIDEN-OZAWKIE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $147,281,751 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,810.39 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 25,348 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 72.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 10.0% |
| Pct Walked | 5.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 26.6 years (vs Kansas 37.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 24.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12