Joseph, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Piute County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
546 Population 628/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $25,586 per capita
$242,400 Home Value $313,995 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $1,036/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Joseph, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,000
6% above
$25,586 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
14% below
Zillow: $313,995
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
11% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
208% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Joseph Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Joseph's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
86%
Rent
89%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
308%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Joseph a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Joseph residents earn a median household income of $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,586. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 62 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Joseph is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $313,995. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

23.8% of adults in Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Joseph has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population546
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density628/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$25,586
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$131M
Avg Weekly Wage$691

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,400
Rent$1,036
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$313,995
Housing Units160
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
Elevation5,446 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations9

Did You Know?

Joseph was founded in 1871.
The median home in Joseph was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (80 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.