St. Marys: Economy & Jobs
St. Marys reports a median household income of $77,500 (1.2× below Warren County median $94,588; about the same as Iowa median $75,837), with homes at a median value of $195,000. The surrounding county supports 13,125 jobs (avg $51,236).
- $93,680 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $77,500 — near the Iowa median ($75,836). Poverty rate 8.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 20.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $25,520 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,390,706 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $93,680 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $89,737 |
| Median Household Income | $77,500 (vs Iowa $75,837) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
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 | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $77,500 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.5% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 9% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 8.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 13,125 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $672,457,623 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,236 |
| 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 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% (vs Iowa 3.8%) |
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 | 470 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 4,256 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 9.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,000 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 9,377 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 388,335 |
| 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 24 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 12 |
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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 25 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 13 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 11 |
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 (7)
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 1908 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | $305,203,954 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,824.17 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 52,403 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 69.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.2% |
| Pct Walked | 8.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 55.5 years (vs Iowa 38.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 43.2% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12