At a Glance
Median Income
$84,583
$37,354 per capita
Home Value
$264,400
Zillow: $306,372
Median Rent
$883/mo
12.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.5% smoking rate
How St. Joseph Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Joseph's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Joseph a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Joseph residents earn a median household income of $84,583 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,354. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,551 business establishments, including 350 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Joseph is $264,400 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,372. Median rent is $883/month, with 12.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
23.8% of adults in St. Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Joseph has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population530
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,583
Per Capita$37,354
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
A+
Home Value$264,400
Rent$883
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$306,372
Housing Units169
Rent Burden12.6%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,575/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,297 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Joseph was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 350 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.