St. Augustine: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in St. Augustine is $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $49,000. The surrounding county supports 17,106 jobs (avg $46,491).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Illinois median ($85,562). Poverty rate 23.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $22,290 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,386,224 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $62,190 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $56,263 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Illinois $85,562) |
| Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
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 | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $49,375 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 17,106 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $795,290,676 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $46,491 |
| 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 | 6,011,660 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% (vs Illinois 5.9%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · 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 | 767 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 381,330 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 497.20 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 958 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 14,202 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 528,943 |
| 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 15 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Home Centers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 37 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 25 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 7 |
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 (10)
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 (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Galesburg Quick Mart 1 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
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 | LOMBARD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY |
|---|
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 | $340,509,845 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,814.69 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 49,967 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 76.9% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 11.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 60.3 years (vs Illinois 39.1y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 50.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| 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