Cost of Living in St. Joseph, IA
Population: 78 | Iowa
St. Joseph is 3% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in St. Joseph, IA: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 97, St. Joseph, IA is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 3% cheaper than the national average and 26% above the Iowa state average of 71. St. Joseph is a small community of 78 residents.
The median household income in St. Joseph is $45,347, which is 40% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to St. Joseph. The area sees an average annual temperature of 44.6°F, with summers averaging 69°F and winters around 18°F. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches spread over roughly 106 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.
Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.
Income
- Median Household Income
- $45,347
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -40%
Housing
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $388/mo
Climate in St. Joseph
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 23 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 73 | 59 | 42 | 28 |
| Avg °F | 15 | 19 | 32 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 71 | 68 | 61 | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| Low °F | 7 | 11 | 23 | 34 | 46 | 57 | 60 | 57 | 49 | 36 | 23 | 12 |
| Rain" | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 |