St. Mary: Economy & Jobs
St. Mary reports a median household income of $47,500 (1.3× below Marion County median $59,627; 1.4× below Kentucky median $65,103), with homes at a median value of $157,100. The surrounding county supports 9,158 jobs (avg $50,139).
- $56,465 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $47,500 — below the Kentucky median ($65,103). Poverty rate 3.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $8,860 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $500,277 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $56,465 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $69,320 |
| Median Household Income | $47,500 (vs Kentucky $65,103) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
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 | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $47,500 |
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%. 6% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,158 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $459,152,382 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,139 |
| 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 | 1,963,060 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% (vs Kentucky 5.2%) |
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 | 1 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,683 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,683.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Cattle, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 347 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 7,867 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 351,584 |
| 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 7 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 13 |
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 (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | La Chiapaneca |
|---|---|
| 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 | MARION COUNTY 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 | $119,739,746 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,115.10 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 19,581 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 89.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 6.2% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 34.6 years (vs Kentucky 39.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 22.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| 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