At a Glance
Median Income
$45,347
$25,587 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
20.2% smoking rate
How St. Joseph Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Joseph's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Joseph residents earn a median household income of $45,347 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,587. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Education
68.1% of adults in St. Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age73.4 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,347
Per Capita$25,587
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$125,338
Housing Units39
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,142 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Joseph was built in 1977.
24.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.