Median Income $44,167

41% lower than US avg

Home Value $75,000

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.7%

6% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.6%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 9.4%

161% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 32.4%

161% higher than US avg

How St. Joe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population139

Median Age36.9 yrs

Density112/mi²

Male / Female63% / 37%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans86.0%

Economy

Median Income$44,167

Per Capita$16,854

Unemployment9.4%

Poverty32.4%

County GDP$774M

Commute26 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$75,000

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units136

Health

Obesity39.6%

Uninsured11.4%

Smoking20.9%

Depression29.3%

Heart Disease7.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain47.4 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation838 ft (255 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.7%

High School+82.9%

Graduate+0.9%

School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%

Commute26 min

Broadband54.0%

Libraries1

Is St. Joe a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Joe receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Joe offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Joe is $44,167, 41% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 32.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Joe is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Joe enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Joe has a population of 139 with a density of 112 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

139

Total Population

112

People / sq mi

36.9yrs

Median Age

5% below US avg

1.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.6%

Female 37.4%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Joe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.0%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	1.0%
	93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Joe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Joe is $44,167, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: St. Joe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,167
	41% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$16,854
Avg Weekly Wage	$793
IRS Avg AGI	$52,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	9.4%
	161% above US avg
Poverty Rate	32.4%
	161% above US avg
Establishments (County)	310
County GDP	$774M

Business (County)

Restaurants	30
Healthcare	25
Retail	37
Manufacturing	18

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,275
	35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	3.03%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.0 min
Drive Alone	92.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Joe is $75,000, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$75,000
	73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$700
1 Bedroom	$751
2 Bedrooms	$944
3 Bedrooms	$1,239
4 Bedrooms	$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	66.7%
Housing Units	136
Median Year Built	1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,275
	35% below US avg
Effective Rate	3.03%

In St. Joe, 39.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.4% of residents lack health insurance. 20.9% are current smokers. 29.3% report depression. 33.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Joe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.6%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart Disease	7.6%
High Blood Pressure	39.0%
Asthma	11.2%
COPD	10.2%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.9%
	49% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.2%
Physical Inactivity	33.9%
Depression	29.3%
Mental Distress	22.2%
Physical Distress	17.3%
Short Sleep	39.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.2%
Uninsured	11.4%
	33% above US avg
Checkup Rate	76.1%
Dental Visits	55.5%
Premature Death	11,365/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.6/10
Exercise Access	30.8%
Healthcare Facilities	25

St. Joe has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.1°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	47.4 inches
	25% above US avg
Snowfall	8.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	838 ft (255 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	112/sq mi
Coordinates	36.0260°N, 92.8013°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	05089

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.2-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.4%

D 19.1%

Winner: Republican by 60.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.7%
	6% below US avg
High School+	82.9%
Graduate Degree+	0.9%
School Test Score	4.91

B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	112/sq mi
Total Area	1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	54.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	25
Restaurants	30
Retail Stores	37

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.0 min
Drive Alone	92.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.0%

St. Joe, AR

How St. Joe Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is St. Joe a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

St. Joe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

St. Joe vs U.S. Average

Income: St. Joe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: St. Joe vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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