St. Mary of the Woods: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Mary of the Woods earn a median $28,114 (1.9× below Vigo County median $52,976; 2.6× below Indiana median $73,612), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 46,144 jobs (avg $53,152).
- $68,303 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $28,114 — below the Indiana median ($73,612). Poverty rate 35.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 25% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 6.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 19.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 24.7% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 35.4% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.3% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $46,120 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $3,150,136 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $68,303 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $21,811 |
| Median Household Income | $28,114 (vs Indiana $73,612) |
| Poverty Rate | 35.4% |
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 | service_economy |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | lower-income |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $28,114 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 10% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 10.4% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 46,144 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,452,653,422 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $53,152 |
| 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 | 3,156,740 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 16,512 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 971.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,455 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 41,216 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,849,037 |
| 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 54 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 9 |
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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 96 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 19 |
| 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 (8)
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 | DOLLAR GENERAL 2569 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 106 |
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 | BROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
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 | $669,106,045 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,303.22 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 106,153 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 64.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 18.8% |
| Pct Walked | 10.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 53.5 years (vs Indiana 38.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 48.7% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12