St. Joseph, MO

Living in St. Joseph

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 22
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Commute 96
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 52
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 36
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Schools 23
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Residents

76k Population +2 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$7.8k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$114k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$587 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier32%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in St. Joseph

United States45
Missouri53
St. Joseph Metro Area38
Buchanan County45

Property Crime in St. Joseph

United States48
Missouri54
St. Joseph Metro Area69
Buchanan County82

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 1 4
Feb 31 1 5
Mar 42 2 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 77 5 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 41 2 1
Dec 29 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in St. Joseph

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near St. Joseph, MO

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Private Schools

Private Schools near St. Joseph, MO

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Cathedral School
2 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near St. Joseph, MO

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Benedictine College
20 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near St. Joseph, MO

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Atchison Hospital
22 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near St. Joseph, MO

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Eppley Airfield
121 miles, NW
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Lincoln Airport
127 miles, NW