St. Edward: Economy & Jobs
$53,587 is the median household income in St. Edward (1.4× below Boone County median $74,947; 1.5× below Nebraska median $77,892), with homes at a median value of $102,100. The surrounding county supports 2,452 jobs (avg $50,753).
- $84,112 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $53,587 — below the Nebraska median ($77,891). Poverty rate 20.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 15.9% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $2,620 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $220,374 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $84,112 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $59,405 |
| Median Household Income | $53,587 (vs Nebraska $77,892) |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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 | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $53,587 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 2.4% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 2,452 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $124,442,799 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $50,753 |
| 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 | 1,000,860 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% (vs Nebraska 3.1%) |
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 | 485 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 76,066 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 156.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 192 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,764 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 86,997 |
| 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 | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Florists | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Chiropractors | 3 |
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 | 4 |
|---|
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 (6)
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 | Pump & Pantry 25 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 7 |
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 | SUTTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
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 | $35,895,910 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,673.34 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 5,379 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 68.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 2.4% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 44.8 years (vs Nebraska 37.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 42.1% |
| 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