St. Joseph, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
709
Population
797/sq mi density
$33,864
Median Income
$21,182 per capita
$56,100
Home Value
$137,467 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,864 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,100 home value, $746/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in St. Joseph (2)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Health Care & Social Assistance
144 jobs
10 firms
$49,571/yr
Utilities
111 jobs
6 firms
$77,482/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Utilities
30.63
Health Care & Social Assistance
1.05
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 144 | 10 | $953 | $49,571 | 1.05 |
| Utilities | 111 | 6 | $1,490 | $77,482 | 30.63 |