Tennessee
St. Joseph is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 788. Residents earn $46,786 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Joseph receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, 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 $46,786, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 8.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in St. Joseph is $121,900, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $627 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
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 1,412 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
St. Joseph enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,786 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,508 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $880 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,896 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 931 |
| County GDP | $1,585M |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $121,900 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $627 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,800 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.2% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.5% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 11.0% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 34.3% |
| Mental Distress | 23.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 12,411/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| 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 | 1,412.1/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 641.9/100K |
| Theft | 770.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 61.8 inches |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0330°N, 87.5008°W |
| County FIPS | 47099 |
Winner: Republican by 69.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.8% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 79.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 65 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 29.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |