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St. Maries, ID
City in Benewah County, Idaho.
Population
2,915
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,455
ZIP codes
0
St. Maries and its ZIP codes
St. Maries at a glance
- St. Maries is about 105 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,458, 22% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,300 (44% below Idaho) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for St. Maries, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Maries, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,458
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$236,300
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (533), Irish Americans (327), Norwegian Americans (307).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benewah County. PPP loans are for St. Maries.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,784
3,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $11,290 per person
How people get to work
St. Maries, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Maries, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
49
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 24°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Maries, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near St. Maries
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParklineCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Conkling ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| PlummerCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| HarrisonCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| WorleyCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Rockford BayCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| TensedCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| De SmetCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| PinehurstCity | 22 mi | 1 |
| Tekoa, WACity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| SmeltervilleCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| WardnerCity | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| KelloggCity | 25 mi | 4 |
| Fernan Lake VillageCity | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| Farmington, WATown | 27 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Maries, ID in?
- St. Maries is in Benewah County, Idaho.
- What is the population of St. Maries, ID?
- About 2,915 people live in St. Maries, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Maries?
- Nearby places include Parkline (5.9 mi), Conkling Park (11 mi), Plummer (15 mi), Harrison (15 mi), Fernwood (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023