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Is St. Joseph, IA a Good Place to Live?

St. Joseph is a small town of 67 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: St. Joseph stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether St. Joseph is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All St. Joseph city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the St. Joseph metro area.

Metric St. Joseph, IA National Avg
Median Home Value N/A $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 74.4% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

St. Joseph's violent crime rate is 33.8 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
33.8 /100k
Property Crime
47.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

St. Joseph is served primarily by Twin Rivers Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric St. Joseph, IA National Avg
School District Twin Rivers Comm School District —
Elementary Schools 1 —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 6.4:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 100.0% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

St. Joseph sees average highs of 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 35.0 inches of annual precipitation and 35.3 inches of snow per year.

MetricSt. Joseph, IA
Average High — January24.9°F
Average High — July83.1°F
Annual Precipitation35.0"
Annual Snowfall35.3"

Demographics

MetricSt. Joseph, IANational Avg
Population67—
Median Age73.538.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute TimeN/A26 min
White (non-Hispanic)100.0%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 180.0%22.2%
65 and over73.1%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Livermore, IA 4 mi Bode, IA 4 mi Irvington, IA 7 mi Ottosen, IA 7 mi Lu Verne, IA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in St. Joseph

St. Joseph, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50519

St. Joseph vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

St. Joseph has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
St. Joseph's violent crime rate is 33.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 47.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in St. Joseph are operated by Twin Rivers Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1. 73.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
St. Joseph, IA has a population of 67, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
St. Joseph averages 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.0 inches with about 35.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
St. Joseph, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50519.
The population of St. Joseph, Iowa is 67 with a median age of 73.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in St. Joseph: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare St. Joseph side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.