St. Joseph, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
71,542 Population 1,624/sq mi density
$55,578 Median Income $31,499 per capita
$144,200 Home Value $125,338 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
741 Violent Crime/100K 3,934 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,578 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,200 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
741 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Joseph experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The area receives 35.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,624/sq mi
Coordinates42.9133°N, 94.2272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFort Dodge Regional (FOD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 35.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 143 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 876 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 92 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 49 km 6
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 88 km 1
May 24, 1989 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF4 44 km 3
May 4, 1977 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 8, 1967 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 96 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 71 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 1 km 0
Jun 9, 1954 EF4 81 km 1
May 10, 1953 EF4 60 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 12, 2005 EF3 84 km 1
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

St. Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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