The Town FilesSt. Paul, Kansas
City in Neosho County · population 614 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $91,700
- Household income
- $42,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 47.9
St. Paul is a city of 614 people in Neosho County, Kansas. The median home is worth $91,700, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for cycling than 84% of Kansas towns, hipper than 78% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 72% of Kansas towns.
How St. Paul ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in St. Paul is worth $91,700, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $42,083, which is more affordable than 47% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $680 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. Paul | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,700 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $680 | $815 |
| Median household income | $42,083 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in St. Paul
| People | St. Paul | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.9 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 20.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.2% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 65.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in St. Paul
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 44.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.4 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Paul since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 2003 about 8.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 27, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 12, 2006.
Severe weather in Neosho County since 1996
Neosho County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4800: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| May 28, 2019 | Severe Storm | EM-3412: Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Neosho County
Neosho County had 6,502 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,327 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in St. Paul itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in St. Paul
3 public schools with 256 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Elementary School | PK-5 | 138 | 15.3 |
| St. Paul High School | 9-12 | 67 | 13.4 |
| St. Paul Middle School | 6-8 | 51 | 25.5 |
Towns near St. Paul
- Erie, KS5.2 mi · 1,047 people · home $109,900
- Parsons, KS13.7 mi · 9,600 people · home $71,700
- Girard, KS18.0 mi · 2,496 people · home $93,600
- Chanute, KS19.0 mi · 8,722 people · home $78,000
- Cherokee, KS22.7 mi · 590 people · home $85,300
- Altamont, KS23.9 mi · 1,061 people · home $107,400
- Oswego, KS24.5 mi · 1,668 people · home $82,700
- Humboldt, KS24.9 mi · 1,847 people · home $90,900
St. Paul questions
Is St. Paul, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. Paul scores better for retirees than 54% of Kansas towns and quieter than 51%. 37.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.9).
How much does a house cost in St. Paul?
The median owner-occupied home in St. Paul is valued at $91,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,083, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $680 a month.
What is the weather like in St. Paul?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.9 inches of precipitation a year and 9.4 inches of snow.
Does St. Paul get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. Paul since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 2003. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)