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St. Francois County, MO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in St. Francois County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 67,809
- +2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 24,816
- Median household income
- $57,477
- +23.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $169,300
- Jobs located here
- 22,334
- Highest market score
- 70
- Dentists and orthodontists, #257 of 1,886 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 67,809 people live in St. Francois County, in 24,816 households. Population estimates put the population change in St. Francois County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.1%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in St. Francois County is $57,477 a year, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 23.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in St. Francois County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (52).
The highest Groundwork market scores in St. Francois County are for dentists and orthodontists (70), hair salons (62) and car washes and detailers (61). St. Francois County ranks #257 of 1,886 scored counties for dentists and orthodontists.
St. Francois County is part of the Farmington area. For its number of households, St. Francois County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for funeral homes (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for dentists and orthodontists (54% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in St. Francois County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares St. Francois County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists and orthodontists | 70 | #257 of 1,886 | 15 | 6.0 | $2.1M | 209 | 15 |
| Hair salons | 62 | #608 of 2,339 | 47 | 18.9 | $455K | 106 | 4 |
| Car washes and detailing | 61 | #439 of 1,451 | 10 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #703 of 2,358 | 25 | 10.1 | $2.7M | 115 | 26 |
| Physical therapy | 60 | #430 of 1,422 | 9 | 3.6 | $3.4M | 143 | 10 |
| Gyms | 60 | #515 of 1,792 | 11 | 4.4 | $1.5M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #645 of 2,088 | 24 | 9.7 | $695K | 105 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 58 | #683 of 2,063 | 17 | 6.9 | $4.9M | 131 | 10 |
| Tire shops | 56 | #631 of 1,530 | 12 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 87 | 4 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 56 | #934 of 2,402 | 44 | 17.7 | $3.1M | 92 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 55 | #923 of 2,261 | 18 | 7.3 | $7.6M | 97 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 51 | #895 of 1,889 | 19 | 7.7 | $4.3M | 105 | 10 |
| Property management | 49 | #458 of 910 | 5 | 2.0 | Index only | 113 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 48 | #1,075 of 2,070 | 14 | 5.6 | $9.8M | 106 | 12 |
| Roofing and gutters | 46 | #675 of 1,177 | 6 | 2.4 | $9.9M | 117 | 6 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,427 of 2,385 | 107 | 43.1 | $200K | 94 | 12 |
| Barbershops | 45 | #828 of 1,356 | 11 | 4.4 | $1.9M | 103 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #829 of 1,328 | 12 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 107 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 45 | #1,222 of 2,087 | 35 | 14.1 | $1.2M | 96 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,415 of 2,405 | 116 | 46.7 | $711K | 107 | 43 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #892 of 1,493 | 12 | 4.8 | $2.2M | 77 | 18 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,467 of 2,394 | 163 | 65.7 | $190K | 124 | 82 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 43 | #818 of 1,327 | 10 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 85 | 9 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 42 | #1,424 of 2,210 | 55 | 22.2 | $777K | 88 | 13 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 42 | #1,525 of 2,405 | 218 | 87.8 | $378K | 102 | 107 |
| Auto repair shops | 42 | #1,561 of 2,378 | 70 | 28.2 | $375K | 84 | 30 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 41 | #1,121 of 1,656 | 21 | 8.5 | $1.5M | 83 | 41 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 41 | #1,524 of 2,176 | 53 | 21.4 | Index only | 108 | 10 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #602 of 847 | 6 | 2.4 | $4.5M | 70 | 7 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 40 | #909 of 1,302 | 11 | 4.4 | $2.8M | 90 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,267 of 1,771 | 21 | 8.5 | $1.3M | 76 | 25 |
| Auto repair and car care | 40 | #1,679 of 2,401 | 123 | 49.6 | $213K | 79 | 40 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,677 of 2,229 | 62 | 25.0 | Index only | 116 | 23 |
| Electricians | 38 | #861 of 1,160 | 8 | 3.2 | $7.4M | 62 | 12 |
| Veterinarians | 37 | #1,052 of 1,485 | 12 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 54 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | 35 | #1,114 of 1,472 | 14 | 5.6 | $265K | 39 | 6 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #1,156 of 1,490 | 21 | 8.5 | $1.5M | 61 | 9 |
| Home repair trades | 35 | #1,694 of 2,057 | 29 | 11.7 | $2M | 84 | 45 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #1,391 of 1,707 | 15 | 6.0 | $3.9M | 83 | 27 |
| Spas and skin care | 34 | #1,450 of 1,769 | 37 | 14.9 | $578K | 66 | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 33 | #1,083 of 1,334 | 13 | 5.2 | $1.3M | 64 | 6 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 32 | #1,145 of 1,461 | 12 | 4.8 | $1.5M | 58 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,829 of 2,200 | 39 | 15.7 | $454K | 52 | 12 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 30 | #1,844 of 2,222 | 39 | 15.7 | $2.1M | 69 | 53 |
| Pet stores | 28 | #805 of 974 | 6 | 2.4 | $3M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 26 | #1,897 of 2,090 | 33 | 13.3 | $2.5M | 49 | 53 |
| Insurance agencies | 23 | #2,016 of 2,272 | 51 | 20.6 | $819K | 65 | 32 |
| Laundromats | 21 | #699 of 785 | 8 | 3.2 | $5.3M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 14 | #1,558 of 1,611 | 21 | 8.5 | $360K | 36 | 28 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | Index only | 267 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $9M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | $13.1M | Too few | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $42.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in St. Francois County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $26.2M | $1,058 | 110 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $68.4M | $2,757 | 106 |
| Food away from home | $82.5M | $3,325 | 82 |
| Groceries | $137.3M | $5,533 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $21.4M | $861 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $7.5M | $304 | 52 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $16.7M | $672 | 68 |
| Medical and dental services | $30.9M | $1,245 | 97 |
| Pets | $17.7M | $714 | 78 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $42.7M | $1,721 | 84 |
| Vehicle insurance | $41.8M | $1,682 | 86 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $59.2M | $2,384 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $27M | $1,086 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $312.7M | $12,602 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in St. Francois County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 67,809+2.1% since 2020
- Households
- 24,816
- Median age
- 39.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 452 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 148
- Median household income
- $57,477+23.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $75,389
- Median home value
- $169,300
- Jobs located here
- 22,334
- Daytime population
- 62,711Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is St. Francois County, MO growing?
Population estimates put St. Francois County at 67,809 people in 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 24,816 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 23.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in St. Francois County, MO spend?
Households in St. Francois County spend about $312.7M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $137.3M on groceries and $82.5M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in St. Francois County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 110, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (52).
Which business types have the highest market scores in St. Francois County, MO?
Of the business types scored in St. Francois County, dentists and orthodontists (70), hair salons (62) and car washes and detailers (61) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For dentists and orthodontists, that ranks #257 of 1,886 scored counties.
How does St. Francois County, MO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in St. Francois County is $57,477, 29% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $169,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for funeral homes (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for dentists and orthodontists (54% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 49 of the 56 business types have a score in St. Francois County, each ranked against other counties.
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