St. Lawrence: Economy & Jobs
Households in St. Lawrence earn a median $46,000 (1.6× below Hand County median $74,635; 1.6× below South Dakota median $74,625), with homes at a median value of $114,100. The surrounding county supports 1,449 jobs (avg $43,934).
- $78,327 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $46,000 — below the South Dakota median ($74,625). Poverty rate 8.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $1,490 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $116,707 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $78,327 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $48,786 |
| Median Household Income | $46,000 (vs South Dakota $74,625) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
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 | $46,000 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 1,449 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $63,671,587 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $43,934 |
| 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 | 444,400 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · 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 | 399 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 69,074 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 173.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Grain, Crop Totals, Corn, Soybeans, Animal Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 138 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 1,016 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 44,663 |
| 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 · Auto Repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Hotels Motels | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Fast Food | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Bars | 7 |
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 · Fast Food | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Bars | 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 (2)
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 | Dollar General 16295 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 1.4 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 | MARTIN AREA 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 | $29,885,050 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,502.40 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 3,145 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 71.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 4.9% |
| Pct Walked | 1.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 49.6 years (vs South Dakota 38.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 42.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12