Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
St. Joseph is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 7,024. Residents earn $75,217 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Joseph receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Joseph offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Joseph is $75,217, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in St. Joseph is $240,300, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,139 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
St. Joseph is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 299 per 100,000, 85% below the national average.
30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
St. Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 57.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,217 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,808 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.12% |
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $240,300 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $342,400 |
| Median List Price | $342,400 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.8% |
| Price Drops | 11.8% |
| Inventory | 17 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,139 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.12% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 299.5/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 254.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 44.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.0 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,092 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5651°N, 94.3021°W |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.3% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 18.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |