St. Joseph, IA

Iowa

St. Joseph is a small town in Iowa with a population of 78. Residents earn $45,347 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
78 Population 91/sq mi density
$45,347 Median Income $25,587 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,347 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,347
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 68.1%
102% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 29.4%
137% higher than US avg

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

People

Population78
Median Age73.4 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans69.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,347
Per Capita$25,587
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$598M
Commute16 min

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband43.0%
Libraries4

Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Joseph receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. St. Joseph offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Joseph is $45,347, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 29.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

St. Joseph is a highly educated community — 68.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Joseph experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

St. Joseph has a population of 78 with a density of 91 people per square mile. The median age is 73.4 years, 89% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

78
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
73.4yrs
Median Age
89% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.5%
Female 38.5%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Joseph is $45,347, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: St. Joseph vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,347
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,587
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
IRS Avg AGI$86,410

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate29.4%
137% above US avg
Establishments (County)367
County GDP$598M

Business (County)

Restaurants20
Healthcare21
Retail38
Manufacturing24

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,919
41% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.7 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates42.9123°N, 94.2309°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 68.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.4%
D 24.4%

Winner: Republican by 50 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.1%
102% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+16.4%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density91/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants20
Retail Stores38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.7 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Nearby Cities

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