St. Elizabeth: Economy & Jobs
St. Elizabeth's typical household earns $100,313 (1.8× higher than Miller County median $56,736; 1.4× higher than Missouri median $72,119), with homes at a median value of $284,100. The surrounding county supports 8,005 jobs (avg $44,073).
- $54,865 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $100,313 — above the Missouri median ($72,118). Poverty rate 2.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.5% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $11,280 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $618,879 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $54,865 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $106,474 |
| Median Household Income | $100,313 (vs Missouri $72,119) |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
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 | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $100,313 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.7% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 8,005 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $352,806,937 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $44,073 |
| 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 | 0.7% (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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 17,946 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 87.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Hogs, Cattle, Crop Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 730 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,206 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 251,438 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Home Centers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 31 |
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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 14 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 6 |
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 (5)
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 | Tuscumbia Eagle Stop 64 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 3.5 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 | GALENA 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 | $158,610,717 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,415.77 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 24,722 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.2% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 2.2% |
| Pct Walked | 7.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 29.6 years (vs Missouri 39.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 31.0% |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12