City safety & data profile

St. MarysGA

St. Marys, GA is a 18K-resident city in Camden County with a median household income of $74,288.

Camden County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for St. Marys, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. St. Marys has a population larger than 38% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $312,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 62%
By size
$74,288
Median income
$312,300
Median home
17.4%
Poverty rate

The read on St. Marys

St. Marys posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the St. Marys area.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near St. Marys

Where St. Marys income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$74,288 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading St. Marys, GA beyond the headline numbers

St. Marys sits inside Camden County, Georgia, at roughly 30.73°N, -81.55°W. Population 17,968, $74,288 median household income. Median home value $312,300, median rent $1,183. Poverty rate 17.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: St. Marys's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.4%, then high blood pressure at 37.3%. 1 hospital in/around St. Marys, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for St. Marys from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,968
St. Marys
Median Income
$74,288
+9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$312,300
+37% vs avg
Median Age
33.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Camden County) - St. Marys's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
57K+12%
Median Income
$74,378+43%
Median Home Value
$261,400+69%
Poverty Rate
12.9%-17%
Unemployment
4.5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for St. Marys, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
Poverty Rate
17.4% +23% vs avg
Unemployment 7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.3%
Work From Home 11.4%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 72.6%
African American 14.5%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.4%
High Blood Pressure
37.3%
Short Sleep Duration
37%
Physical Inactivity
28.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.8%
Current Smoking
16.2%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Diabetes
13.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.9%
Annual Checkup 77.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.8%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA HEALTH SYSTEM -- CAMDEN CAMPUS
SAINT MARYS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of St. Marys, GA? ▼
St. Marys, GA has a population of 17,968 people, located in Camden County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in St. Marys? ▼
The median household income in St. Marys, GA is $74,288 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
What is the median home value in St. Marys? ▼
The median home value in St. Marys, GA is $312,300. Median rent is $1,183/month.
What are the top health concerns in St. Marys? ▼
The top health indicators in St. Marys include Obesity (38.4%), High Blood Pressure (37.3%), Short Sleep Duration (37%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in St. Marys? ▼
St. Marys has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in St. Marys? ▼
The median age in St. Marys, GA is 33.8 years. 29.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

St. Marys, GA is located in Camden County, Georgia. With a population of 18K and a $74,288 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the St. Marys area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using St. Marys's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the St. Marys area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Camden County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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