At a Glance
Median Income
$75,907
$20,041 per capita
Home Value
$174,800
Zillow: $195,743
Median Rent
$983/mo
17.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
17.7% smoking rate
How Joseph City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joseph City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joseph City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joseph City residents earn a median household income of $75,907 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,041. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joseph City is $174,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,743. Median rent is $983/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
14.4% of adults in Joseph City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joseph City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 13.
Data Overview
People
Population1,995
Median Age22.4 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,907
Per Capita$20,041
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,800
Rent$983
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$195,743
Housing Units650
Rent Burden17.6%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death21,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI13 (Good)
Elevation5,036 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Joseph City was founded in 1876.
The median home in Joseph City was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.