St. Regis: Economy & Jobs
$61,000 is the median household income in St. Regis (about the same as Mineral County median $63,450; 1.2× below Montana median $72,866), with homes at a median value of $208,600. The surrounding county supports 1,226 jobs (avg $43,527).
- $59,033 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $61,000 — below the Montana median ($72,866). Poverty rate 16.0% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 33% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.4× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 17.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 33.3% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $2,330 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $137,546 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $59,033 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $57,925 |
| Median Household Income | $61,000 (vs Montana $72,866) |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
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 | Arts Food |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $61,000 |
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%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.7% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | walked |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,226 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $53,378,681 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $43,527 |
| 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 | 501,730 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% (vs Montana 4.0%) |
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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 635 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 48.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Field Crops, Other, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 134 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 731 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 26,423 |
| 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 · Gas Stations | 4 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Hotels Motels | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Full Service Restaurants | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Bars | 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
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 (1)
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 (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Town Pump of Superior 3800 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 5 |
Sources: USDA SNAP — county FIPS aggregate
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 | MINERAL COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
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 | $84,609,267 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 18,656.95 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 4,535 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.6% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 12.0% |
| Pct Walked | 7.7% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 36.5 years (vs Montana 40.8y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 29.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12