St. Francois County: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Francois County earn a median $57,477 (about the same as St. Francois County median $57,477; 1.3× below Missouri median $72,119), with homes at a median value of $141,700.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $57,477 — below the Missouri median ($72,118). Poverty rate 17.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $27,740 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,566,647 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $56,476 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $57,477 (vs Missouri $72,119) |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.8% — above the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 23,026 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $1,007,241,677 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $43,743 |
| 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 | 4.8% (vs Missouri 4.3%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
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 | 161 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 72,785 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 452.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Grain, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,474 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 18,578 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 692,859 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 27 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 18 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Home Centers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 8 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 4 |
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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 52 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
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.
| Total Snap Stores | 63 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $476,245,455 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,116.43 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 66,922 people |
Sources: USAspending API