St. Marks: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Marks earn a median $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 264,782 jobs (avg $60,652).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Kansas median ($76,643).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $245,850 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $18,877,000 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $76,783 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $77,116 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Kansas $76,644) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 264,782 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $16,059,568,369 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $60,652 |
| 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 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · 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 | 337 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 474,946 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,409.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat, Corn, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 12,562 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 230,643 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 12,834,903 |
| 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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 15 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 98 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 115 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 88 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 40 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 24 |
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 | 410 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 471 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 60 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 106 |
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 (10)
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 (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Quick Gas 2 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.4 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
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 | $3,817,086,758 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,286.96 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 523,824 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 21.4 years (vs Kansas 37.5y) |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 10 |
| 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