At a Glance
Median Income
$44,167
$16,854 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $203,605
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
15.3%
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
20.9% smoking rate
How St. Joe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Joe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Joe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Joe residents earn a median household income of $44,167 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,854. The unemployment rate stands at 15.3% (325% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Joe is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,605. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
31.7% of adults in St. Joe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Joe has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$44,167
Per Capita$16,854
Unemployment15.3%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$203,605
Housing Units136
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death11,365/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation838 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Joe was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
42.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.