St. Paul, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 104 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.9%
 
Males: 43  (41.5%)
Females: 61  (58.5%)
Median resident age:

33.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52657

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,090 (it was $45,313 in 2000)
St. Paul:

$82,090
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,993 (it was $20,312 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $167,489 (it was $68,300 in 2000)
St. Paul:

$167,489
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,010; detached houses: $170,623
March 2022 cost of living index in St. Paul: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (77.8%), European (17.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/1/1895

Elevation: 715 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 275 people per square mile   (very low).

St. Paul, Iowa map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,647 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,612 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (61.5 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (162.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (212.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

West Point, IA (2.2 miles ),
Houghton, IA (2.3 miles),
Franklin, IA (2.6 miles),
Salem, IA (2.8 miles ),
Donnellson, IA (3.0 miles ),
Denmark, IA (3.1 miles ),
Hillsboro, IA (3.4 miles ),
Danville, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.77 N, Longitude: 91.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

Distribution of median household income in St. Paul, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in St. Paul, IA in 2022

St. Paul satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $210,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 St. Paul, IA residents
Average permit cost in St. Paul, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in St. Paul, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (15.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.5%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (14.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (14.3%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Rail transportation (7.1%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.1%)
Most common occupations in St. Paul, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.1%)
  • Engineers (6.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (23.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.0%)
  • Engineers (10.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14.3%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (10.7%)
  • Registered nurses (10.7%)
  • Media and communications workers (7.1%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (7.1%)

Average climate in St. Paul, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

St. Paul, Iowa average temperatures St. Paul, Iowa average precipitation St. Paul, Iowa humidity St. Paul, Iowa wind speed St. Paul, Iowa snowfall St. Paul, Iowa sunshine St. Paul, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2000 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 0.840. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.840
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

St. Paul-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the St. Paul city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/25/1965, a category F3 tornado 13.4 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

St. Paul-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 193% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 251.1 miles away from St. Paul center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 251.1 miles away from St. Paul center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 235.3 miles away from St. Paul center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 270.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 277.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 419.1 miles away from St. Paul center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lee County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
St. Paul topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near St. Paul:

  • WEST POINT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; WEST POINT, IA)
  • DONNELLSON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DONNELLSON, IA)
  • REGIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; DONNELLSON, IA)
  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, LC - FT MADISON (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • DANVILLE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; DANVILLE, IA)
  • FORT MADISON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
  • LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPT COMM NU (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)

Amtrak stations near St. Paul:

  • 14 miles: FORT MADISON (1601 20TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.
  • 15 miles: MOUNT PLEASANT (418 N. ADAMS ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. Paul:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 19 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 49 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 50 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 62 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Truman State University (about 69 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Augustana College (about 72 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 72 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Points of interest:

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Church in St. Paul: Saint James Parish (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint James Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Maurice John Dingman - Sixth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Des Moines., Sebastian Menke - Catholic priest of the Diocese of Davenport who was the tenth president of St. Ambrose University..

Lee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

1.9%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in St. Paul:

Marital status in St. Paul, IA
  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 75.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 3.6%

For population 25 years and over in St. Paul:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for St. Paul, IA (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,76526
Catholic6,3897
Evangelical Protestant4,13732
Other7257
None17,846-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Lee County:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Lee County:

5.60 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
This county:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Lee County:

28.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lee County:

13.2%
Iowa:

14.5%

St. Paul government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $62,000 ($596.15)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($86.54)
    Sewerage: $6,000 ($57.69)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($28.85)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($19.23)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($19.23)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($19.23)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($9.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($76.92)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($28.85)

St. Paul government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $19,000 ($182.69)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($105.77)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($9.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($38.46)
    Other: $1,000 ($9.62)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($134.62)
    Property: $11,000 ($105.77)

St. Paul government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $203,000 ($1951.92)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $203,000 ($1951.92)

St. Paul government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $137,000 ($1317.31)

Strongest AM radio stations in St. Paul:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBKB (1360 AM; 1 kW; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in St. Paul:

  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKMI (93.5 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIUW (89.5 FM; WARSAW, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around St. Paul:

  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 151ft / 46.4mTotal length
  • 11,945Total average daily traffic
  • 2,256Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,945Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in St. Paul, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for St. Paul, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in St. Paul, IA
  • 63.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 3.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in St. Paul, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


St. Paul compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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