St. Ansgar is a small town of 1,140 in Iowa, with a median household income of $76,042
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
St. Ansgar stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. Ansgar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All St. Ansgar city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.4
St. Ansgar's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in St. Ansgar costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
St. Ansgar, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$822
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,042
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
St. Ansgar's violent crime rate is 37.8 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
37.8 /100k
Property Crime
207.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
St. Ansgar is served primarily by St Ansgar Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
St. Ansgar, IA
National Avg
School District
St Ansgar Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
St. Ansgar sees average highs of 23.2°F in January
and 81.4°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.7 inches of snow per year.
St. Ansgar's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes St. Ansgar roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,200 and median rent is $822/month.
St. Ansgar's violent crime rate is 37.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 207.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Ansgar are operated by St Ansgar Comm School District.
The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Ansgar, IA has a population of 1,140, a median household income of $76,042, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
St. Ansgar averages 23.2°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 47.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of St. Ansgar, Iowa is 1,140 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Ansgar: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $141,200, median household income $76,042, crime index 10 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Ansgar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
