St. Joe, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Paulding County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
420 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $22,790 per capita
$85,400 Home Value $195,288 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 9.9% 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

St. Joe, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,875
18% below
$22,790 per capita
Home Value
$85,400
70% below
Zillow: $195,288
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
71.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
30%
Rent
60%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Joe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,790. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Joe is $85,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,288. Median rent is $700/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

6.2% of adults in St. Joe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population420
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$22,790
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,400
Rent$700
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$195,288
Housing Units196
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,074/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation819 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in St. Joe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.