St. Joseph, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
788
Population
209/sq mi density
$46,786
Median Income
$37,508 per capita
$121,900
Home Value
$235,210 Zillow
$627
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,786 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $627/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Joseph enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.0 in |
St. Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.6").