St. Joseph, TN

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
788 Population 209/sq mi density
$46,786 Median Income $37,508 per capita
$121,900 Home Value
$627 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,786 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $627/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,786
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $121,900
57% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent $627
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.0%
35% lower than US avg

How St. Joseph Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population788
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,786
Per Capita$37,508
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$1,585M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$627
OwnershipN/A

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,412/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary642/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression34.3%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation769 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+79.3%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Libraries2

Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

St. Joseph has a population of 788 with a density of 209 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 3.2% Black.

Population

788
Total Population
209
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
3.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Joseph is $46,786, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: St. Joseph vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,786
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,508
Avg Weekly Wage$880
IRS Avg AGI$56,896

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.0%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)931
County GDP$1,585M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare87
Retail175
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,800
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.2 min
Work from Home5.3%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Joseph is $121,900, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $627 (46% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,900
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$627
46% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,800
20% below US avg
Effective Rate2.30%
In St. Joseph, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 34.3% report depression. 31.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: St. Joseph vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
32% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease7.5%
High Blood Pressure38.5%
Asthma11.7%
COPD11.0%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity31.5%
Depression34.3%
Mental Distress23.8%
Physical Distress17.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death12,411/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access53.3%
Healthcare Facilities87
St. Joseph has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,412 per 100,000 (28% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: St. Joseph vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,412.1/100K
28% below US avg
Burglary641.9/100K
Theft770.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.8 inches
63% above US avg
Snowfall1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation769 ft (234 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates35.0330°N, 87.5008°W
County FIPS47099
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.1%
D 15.1%

Winner: Republican by 69.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+79.3%
School Test Score5.08
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density209/sq mi
Total Area3.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants65
Retail Stores175

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.2 min
Work from Home5.3%

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