St. Clair: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Clair is $41,820 (1.7× below Franklin County median $73,165; 1.7× below Missouri median $72,119), with homes at a median value of $157,700. The surrounding county supports 39,312 jobs (avg $51,695).
- $71,713 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $41,820 — below the Missouri median ($72,118). Poverty rate 15.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 39% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 25.1% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 39.4% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $52,140 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $3,739,122 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $71,713 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $46,643 |
| Median Household Income | $41,820 (vs Missouri $72,119) |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% |
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 | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $41,820 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.7% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 29.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.6% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 39,312 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,032,257,082 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,695 |
| 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 | 2,876,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% (vs Missouri 4.3%) |
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 | 243 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 227,697 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 937.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Soybeans, Corn |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,674 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 36,222 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,769,127 |
| 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 46 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 24 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Home Centers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 11 |
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 | 74 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 74 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 11 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 20 |
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 (2)
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 | Dollar General 9316 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 54 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
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 | ST CLAIR 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 | $693,150,085 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,621.48 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 104,682 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 66.4% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.1% |
| Pct Walked | 7.6% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.6 years (vs Missouri 39.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 43.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12