St. Joseph, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

St. Joseph is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 530. Residents earn $84,583 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
530 Population 280/sq mi density
$84,583 Median Income $37,354 per capita
$264,400 Home Value
$883 Median Rent 12.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,583 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$264,400 home value, $883/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $84,583
13% higher than US avg
Home Value $264,400
6% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.8%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent $883
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.6%
39% lower than US avg

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

People

Population530
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,583
Per Capita$37,354
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$9,934M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$264,400
Rent$883
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden12.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation1,297 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.4%
Libraries8

Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, St. Joseph receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. St. Joseph stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in St. Joseph is $84,583, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in St. Joseph is $264,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

St. Joseph experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 54.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

St. Joseph has a population of 530 with a density of 280 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.5%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

530
Total Population
280
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

St. Joseph vs U.S. Average

The median household income in St. Joseph is $84,583, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: St. Joseph vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$84,583
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,354
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$81,484

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.6%
39% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,551
County GDP$9,934M

Business (County)

Restaurants350
Healthcare350
Retail392
Manufacturing148

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,845
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.8 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in St. Joseph is $264,400, 6% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $883 (24% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,400
6% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$883
24% below US avg
Rent Burden12.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,845
96% above US avg
Effective Rate2.59%
In St. Joseph, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.4% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.0%
Asthma11.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity25.3%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Checkup Rate77.0%
Premature Death6,575/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access82.5%
Healthcare Facilities350

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall54.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,297 ft (395 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates43.7855°N, 91.0436°W
County FIPS55063
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.4-point margin. 95.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 54%

Winner: Democrat by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.8%
29% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.81
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density280/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.4%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities350
Restaurants350
Retail Stores392

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.8 min
Drive Alone77.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.6%

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