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St. Johns, MI
City in Clinton County, Michigan.
Population
7,715
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,831
ZIP codes
0
St. Johns and its ZIP codes
St. Johns at a glance
- St. Johns is about 10 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 132nd among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $68,728, 6% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,400 (17% below Michigan) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for St. Johns, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Johns, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,728
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$192,400
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,479), Irish Americans (1,429), Polish Americans (354).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for St. Johns.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,681
18,741 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,057
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$556M
FY 2026, $7,028 per person
How people get to work
St. Johns, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Johns, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
232
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
34.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Johns, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near St. Johns
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EurekaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| FowlerVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| OvidCity | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| Maple RapidsVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| ElsieVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake VictoriaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| DeWittCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| AshleyVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WestphaliaVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| LaingsburgCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| PerrintonVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| BathCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| WacoustaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.9 |
| PewamoVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| HubbardstonVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| EagleVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Johns, MI in?
- St. Johns is in Clinton County, Michigan.
- What is the population of St. Johns, MI?
- About 7,715 people live in St. Johns, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Johns?
- Nearby places include Eureka (7.1 mi), Fowler (9.2 mi), Ovid (9.3 mi), Maple Rapids (9.8 mi), Elsie (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023