St. Joseph, Iowa

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Population in 2010: 61.
Males: 41  (68.7%)
Females: 20  (31.3%)
Median resident age:

74.5 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,682
St. Joseph:

$61,682
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,609

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $127,304
St. Joseph:

$127,304
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $116,001; detached houses: $115,769
March 2022 cost of living index in St. Joseph: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: German (52.6%), Luxembourger (47.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1119 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (68.4 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (146.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (342.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Livermore, IA (2.0 miles ),
Bode, IA (2.1 miles ),
Irvington, IA (2.6 miles),
Lu Verne, IA (2.7 miles ),
Ottosen, IA (2.8 miles),
Algona, IA (3.3 miles ),
Rutland, IA (3.3 miles),
Hardy, IA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 42.91 N, Longitude: 94.23 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 515

Distribution of median household income in St. Joseph, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in St. Joseph, IA in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Iowa:

2.7%

Tornado activity:

St. Joseph-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 0.5 miles away from the St. Joseph place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 10/14/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 30.3 miles away from the place center killed 6 people and injured 172 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

St. Joseph-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 157% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 210.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 471.2 miles away from St. Joseph center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 274.8 miles away from St. Joseph center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 237.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 216.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 453.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kossuth County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near St. Joseph:

  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 11 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • ALGONA MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • GIRLING HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • QHC HUMBOLDT NORTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HUMBOLDT, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. Joseph:

  • Iowa Central Community College (about 30 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,682)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 46 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Buena Vista University (about 54 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 58 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Iowa State University (about 69 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Riverland Community College (about 82 miles; Austin, MN; FT enrollment: 2,321)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 87 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)

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Church in St. Joseph: Saint Joseph Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Joseph's Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Kossuth County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

72.7%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in St. Joseph:

Marital status in St. Joseph, IA
  • Never married: 27.2%
  • Now married: 47.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 25.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in St. Joseph:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 73.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.4%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for St. Joseph, IA (based on Kossuth County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7337
Mainline Protestant4,12019
Evangelical Protestant3,04417
Other11
None1,645-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Kossuth County:

5.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.64 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Kossuth County:

8.34 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
Here:

12.19 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kossuth County:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.4%
Iowa:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in St. Joseph:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KGLO (1300 AM; 5 kW; MASON CITY, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))

Strongest FM radio stations in St. Joseph:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)
  • KHBT (97.7 FM; HUMBOLDT, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KKEZ (94.5 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJYL (100.7 FM; EAGLE GROVE, IA; Owner: MINN-IOWA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING,INC)

TV broadcast stations around St. Joseph:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 41.0mTotal length
  • 15,205Total average daily traffic
  • 3,807Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,205Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in St. Joseph, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for St. Joseph, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in St. Joseph, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in St. Joseph, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


St. Joseph compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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