St. Joseph, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /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 280 sunny days/yr

568 Violent Crime/100K 5,740 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$55,578 median income, 2.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$144,200 home value, $884/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

568 violent crimes/100K (49% 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 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. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	46.1°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,102 ft (336 m)
Area	0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density	1,624/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9133°N, 94.2272°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"

19% below US avg

Snowfall 6.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	14°F (-10°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-7°C)	0.8 in
March	33°F (1°C)	1.9 in
April	47°F (8°C)	3.0 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.8 in
June	70°F (21°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	1.0 in

St. Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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