At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$23,850 per capita
Home Value
$146,900
Zillow: $319,502
Median Rent
$483/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
16.0% smoking rate
How St. Jo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Jo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Jo 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
St. Jo residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,850. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 515 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Jo is $146,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,502. Median rent is $483/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
17.7% of adults in St. Jo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Jo has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population876
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density811/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$23,850
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$798M
Avg Weekly Wage$910
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,900
Rent$483
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$319,502
Housing Units419
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,687/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Jo was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.