What are the schools like in St. David, IL?

School district data for St. David is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in St. David?

The median household income in St. David, IL is $50,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in St. David, IL?

St. David has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

St. David, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is St. David, IL affordable or expensive?

St. David's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means St. David is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $61,600 and the median rent is $825 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in St. David, IL?

Crime rate data for St. David is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is St. David, IL a Good Place to Live?

St. David is a small town of 540 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,792 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: St. David stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. David is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All St. David 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: 88.6

St. David's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in St. David costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	St. David, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$61,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$825	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for St. David is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	St. David, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. David sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	St. David, IL
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	St. David, IL	National Avg
Population	540	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dunfermline, IL 1 mi Bryant, IL 3 mi Canton, IL 5 mi Banner, IL 7 mi Cuba, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in St. David

St. David, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61563

St. David vs Other Cities

St. David, IL vs Dunfermline, IL St. David, IL vs Bryant, IL St. David, IL vs Canton, IL St. David, IL vs Banner, IL St. David, IL vs Cuba, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St. David, IL affordable or expensive?

St. David's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes St. David roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $61,600 and median rent is $825/month.

What is the crime rate in St. David, IL?

Crime data for St. David is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in St. David?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is St. David, IL a good place to live?

St. David, IL has a population of 540, a median household income of $50,792, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in St. David?

St. David averages 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in St. David?

St. David, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61563.

What is the population of St. David?

The population of St. David, Illinois is 540 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in St. David?

Key numbers for living in St. David: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $61,600, median household income $50,792. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. David side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.