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St. Joseph, MO
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St. Joseph, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. Joseph residents earn a median household income of $55,578 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,499. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Joseph is $144,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,338. Median rent is $884/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
St. Joseph reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,740/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in St. Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.