Living in St. Joseph, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Joseph · Census data 2020–2024
St. Joseph has 73 residents with a median age of 73.5. The median household income is $37,344 (50% lower than the Iowa median).
St. Joseph is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Joseph at a glance
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 73.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $37,344State: $75,059
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 60.3%
Is St. Joseph a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in June to September.
St. Joseph median household income
The median household income in St. Joseph is $37,344 and the income per person is $22,759. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in St. Joseph: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 40
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 1.83
St. Joseph demographics
- Population
- 73
- Median age
- 73.5
- Under 18
- 13.7%
- 65 and older
- 74%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Joseph ›
Education in St. Joseph
60.3% of adults 25 and older in St. Joseph have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 30.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Joseph
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 20 min
- Work from home
- 37.5%
- Drive alone
- 31.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
St. Joseph vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | 73 | $37,344 | — | — |
| Livermore | 416 | $66,250 | $71,500 | $845 |
| Bode | 379 | $59,531 | $75,700 | $647 |
| Lu Verne | 318 | $51,250 | $61,700 | $883 |
| Rutland | 120 | $85,625 | $50,000 | $775 |
| Algona | 5,377 | $56,040 | $160,800 | $885 |
| West Bend | 855 | $86,154 | $159,700 | $538 |
| Humboldt | 4,771 | $74,500 | $173,600 | $740 |
| Dakota City | 752 | $60,417 | $119,800 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in St. Joseph, IA?
The median household income in St. Joseph is $37,344, 50% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is St. Joseph, IA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in St. Joseph?
The median age in St. Joseph is 73.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
What is the unemployment rate in St. Joseph?
The unemployment rate in St. Joseph is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Joseph?
60.3% of adults in St. Joseph have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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