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St. Joseph, MO

Founded 1843Buchanan CountyElev. 271 m
Population
71,542
Median home
$144,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
30
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About St. Joseph

St. Joseph is home to roughly 71,542 residents. St. Joseph was founded in 1843 and sits in Buchanan County. The median age is 37.9 and the median household income is $55,578. Homes carry a median value of $144,200, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.6%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
71,542
Median age
37.9
Median household income
$55,578
Per-capita income
$31,499
Poverty rate
18.7%
High-school grad or higher
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg. commute
16.5 min
Work from home
6.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.6%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Black6.6%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.9%
Production, transportation & material moving23.4%
Sales & office21.3%
Service18.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$144,200
Median gross rent
$884/mo
Owner-occupied
61.4%
Median year built
1962
Households
28,666
Avg. household size
2.38

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

St. Joseph has 30 public schools — 15 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading30%
Math19%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

BENTON HIGHHighGrades 9–12
CENTRAL HIGHHighGrades 9–12
HILLYARD TECHNICAL CTR.HighGrades 9–12
LAFAYETTE HIGHHighGrades 9–12
RIVERBEND TREATMENT CTR.HighGrades 6–12
WESTERN RECEPT/DIAG CORR CENTRHighGrades 7–12
WESTERN REGION TREATMENT CENTRHighGrades 7–12
BODE MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
ROBIDOUX MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
SPRING GARDEN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 6–8
TRUMAN MIDDLEMiddleGrades 7–8
CARDEN PARK ELEMElementary
COLEMAN ELEM.Elementary
EDISON ELEM.ElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime99% above national
St. Joseph767
Missouri474
United States386
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime95% above national
St. Joseph3,816
Missouri2,177
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, St. Joseph Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around St. Joseph.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Buchanan County
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

St. Joseph is in Buchanan County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

St. Joseph was founded in 1843 and sits in Buchanan County. Elevation ~271 m.

Map of St. Joseph
St. Joseph, MO
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Historic places

40 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Patee, John, HouseRobidoux SchoolThompson-Brown-Sandusky HousePleasant Ridge SchoolWyeth FlatsGeiger, Dr. Jacob, House--Maud Wyeth Painter HouseBuchanan County Courthouse (Boundary Decrease)Buchanan County Courthouse and Jail
Notable people from St. Joseph
EminemJane WymanWalter CronkiteColeman HawkinsJim WebbBetty GarrettNellie Tayloe RossShere HiteGeorgia HaleTimothy Omundson
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Nearby cities
Gladstone (40 mi)Liberty (42 mi)Kansas (46 mi)Independence (53 mi)Raytown (56 mi)Blue Springs (60 mi)

Common questions

St. Joseph — frequently asked

What is the population of St. Joseph, Missouri?
St. Joseph has a population of about 71,542, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in St. Joseph?
The median home value in St. Joseph is $144,200, and the median gross rent is $884/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is St. Joseph safe? What is the crime rate?
St. Joseph Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 767 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does St. Joseph face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Buchanan County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in St. Joseph?
St. Joseph has 30 public schools (15 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in St. Joseph?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near St. Joseph. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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