Illinois · Metropolitan Area
St. Joseph is a small town in Illinois with a population of 3,833. Residents earn $114,594 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, St. Joseph receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. St. Joseph stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in St. Joseph is $114,594, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places St. Joseph among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in St. Joseph is $257,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $969 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
St. Joseph experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 20.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,594 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,391 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,235 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,600 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,160 |
| County GDP | $15,450M |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Healthcare | 419 |
| Retail | 576 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,971 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.4% |
| Census Median | $257,400 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $279,900 |
| Median List Price | $279,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $131 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $969 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,971 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,180/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 419 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 674 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,843/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1147°N, 88.0356°W |
| County FIPS | 17019 |
Winner: Democrat by 24.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,843/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 419 |
| Restaurants | 590 |
| Retail Stores | 576 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 17.4% |