St. Joe, IN

Indiana

St. Joe is a small town in Indiana with a population of 420. Residents earn $61,875 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
420 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $22,790 per capita
$85,400 Home Value
$700 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,400 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,875
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $85,400
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.2%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $700
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.8%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.8%
53% lower than US avg

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

People

Population420
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$22,790
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$790M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$700
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation819 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+71.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.6%
Libraries6

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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. 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 $61,875, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Joe is $85,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Joe experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

St. Joe has a population of 420 with a density of 1,235 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.4%).

Population

420
Total Population
1,235
People / sq mi
33.4yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Joe vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.2%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.8%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Joe vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Joe is $61,875, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: St. Joe vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,875
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,790
Avg Weekly Wage$962
IRS Avg AGI$67,814

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.8%
53% below US avg
Establishments (County)420
County GDP$790M

Business (County)

Restaurants29
Healthcare25
Retail48
Manufacturing32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,073
12% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.8 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Joe is $85,400, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $700 (40% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$85,400
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$700
40% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,073
12% below US avg
Effective Rate3.60%
In St. Joe, 41.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.7% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.7%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death7,074/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access44.3%
Healthcare Facilities25

Crime Rates: St. Joe vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

St. Joe has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation819 ft (250 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Coordinates41.3147°N, 84.9011°W
County FIPS39125
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.2-point margin. 79.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.7%
D 21.4%

Winner: Republican by 56.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.2%
82% below US avg
High School+71.0%
School Test Score6.01
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,235/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.6%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities25
Restaurants29
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.8 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.3%

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