At a Glance
Median Income
$45,347
$25,587 per capita
Violent Crime
254/100K
636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
St. Joseph reports 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 636/100K.
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 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age73.4 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans69.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property636/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband43.0%
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.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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