St. Paul: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Paul is $72,500 (1.2× higher than Lee County median $62,382; about the same as Iowa median $75,837), with homes at a median value of $140,600. The surrounding county supports 13,719 jobs (avg $57,333).
- $68,118 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $72,500 — near the Iowa median ($75,836).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 12.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.7% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $14,420 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $982,255 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $68,118 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $92,585 |
| Median Household Income | $72,500 (vs Iowa $75,837) |
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 | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $72,500 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 34.60 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | long commute / bedroom community |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 13,719 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $786,566,154 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $57,333 |
| 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 | 1,544,760 |
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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 10,889 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 265.60 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 790 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 13,055 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 648,937 |
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 18 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 4 |
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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 17 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
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 (6)
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 | Casey's General Store 2318 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.7 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 | ALGONA 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 | $240,798,273 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,176.23 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 33,555 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 88.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 7.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.3 years (vs Iowa 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 11.8% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12