Livability Score

59
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mosaka Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Hazel's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) F
Belt Bowl
Bowling Alley
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
Museum
Patee House
Museum
Jesse James Home Museum
Museum
Black Archives Museum
Museum
Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
Museum
Pony Express Museum
Museum
Phil Welsh Stadium
Stadium
Missouri Theater
Theatre Arts
Spratt Stadium
Stadium
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Robidoux Row Museum
Museum
Regal Theater
Theatre Arts
Remington Nature Center
Museum
Krug Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) F
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Smooth Endings
Bar
Last Call Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Brown Bear Tavern
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Rec Center
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Green Hills Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (77) A+
Parkway A
Park
Noyes Field
Park
Bartlett Park
Park
Mark Youndahl Urban Conservation Area
Park
France Park
Park
Southwest Parkway
Park
John Lucas Recreation Center
Park
Lewis Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Patee Park
Park
Mitchell Park
Park
Southwest Parkway
Park
Pony Express Statue
Park
College Hill Park
Park
Felix Street Square
Park
Corby Grove
Park
Corby Parkway
Park
Drake Park
Park
Western Gateway
Park
Maple Leaf Parkway
Park
Northeast Parkway
Park
Southwest Parkway
Park
Hochman Park
Park
Northwest Parkway
Park
Shops (31) F
Orscheln Farm & House
Department Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Dillard's
Department Store
East Hills Shopping Center
Mall
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
The Children's Place
Clothing
Foot Locker
Shoes
JCPenney
Department Store
Cracker Barrel
Gift Shop
Edmond Street Parlor
Hairdresser
Aramark
Convenience Store
Kmart
Department Store
Hickman Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Mendards
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Petco
Pets
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Old Navy
Clothing
Target
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in St. Joseph.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Downtown Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in St. Joseph is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

St. Joseph crime rates are 5,082 per 100k, which is 80% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
4,326 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
756 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in St. Joseph is $48,716 - which is 2% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$48,716 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rogers Pharmacy #5
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph
Hospital
Saint Joseph Fire Department
Fire Station
Elwood Police Department
Police
Missouri State Highway Patrol - Troop H HQ
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Doniphan County Fire District 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

St. Joseph home prices are $117,800 - which is 17% lower than Missouri
Home Price
$117,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.4x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C-

The St. Joseph graduation rate is 79% - which is 6% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (27) A+
Mark Twain Elem.
St Francis Xavier School
Parkway Elem.
Helen M Davis School
Western Region Treatment Centr
Western Recept/Diag Corr Centr
Edison Elem.
Carden Park Elem
Alt. Resource Ctr.
Cathedral School
Pickett Elem.
Coleman Elem.
Skaith Elem.
Field Elem.
South Park Christian Academy
Humboldt Elem.
St Paul Lutheran School
Lindbergh Elem.
Riverside Intermediate
Riverside Middle School
St Joseph Christian School
Hyde Elem.
Buchanan Co. Academy
Riverbend Treatment Ctr.
Pershing Elem.
High Schools (10) C-
Central High
Helen M Davis School
Hillyard Technical Ctr.
Alt. Resource Ctr.
South Park Christian Academy
Lafayette High
St Joseph Christian School
Benton High
Buchanan Co. Academy
Riverbend Treatment Ctr.
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ratings F

St. Joseph has an overall rating of 43% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes F
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

St. Joseph, MO Area Guide

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St. Joseph Area Facts

  • St. Joseph has a Livability Score of 59/100, which is considered below average
  • St. Joseph crime rates are 80% higher than the Missouri average
  • Cost of living in St. Joseph is 2% lower than the Missouri average

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PSA Stay away 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 07, 2018) I really can't find the right words to describe how badly I dislike this place. Saint Joseph has the worst people living there, and every place I've been to looks and feels terrible. I actually feel like I may have caught a disease just by visiting or passing through. Wanna go sh ...Read More opping there? Be prepared to face stupidity of the highest caliber, and see that city's citizens trash every store you step into (I've seen smeared feces in public places on multiple occasions, and I'm not talking children's amounts or even places they could reach)! Wanna eat there? You're gonna get sick each and every time. Work there? That's a joke. You'll feel your IQ drop by the second, and become so disillusioned with humanity you take time to seriously consider becoming a hermit, and they will not show you the least amount of respect or manners. (Luckily, only speaking from exposure to repeated offenses witnessed against employees in that area.) These people are ignorant and disgusting. Do not go there if you actually value your health and well being. Do not go if you want to actually enjoy your day. This is one of those places you wish you could hit the restart button for, or at the very least police manners and decency in public. I feel very bad for anyone who is forced to go there for work or what have you. Read Less
St. Joseph, MO: A Great Place For History Lovers to Visit 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 29, 2010) My husband and I spent four days in St. Joseph Missouri in May 2010. This was the perfect time of year to visit St. Joseph, because the weather was not too hot or too cold. This city is full of great history and amazing museums. We stayed at the comfort suites located at 917 Nort ...Read More h Woodbine Road. This was a nice and reasonably priced hotel. We especially enjoyed using the indoor pool at this hotel. One of the must see attractions in St. Joseph is the Jesse James Home Museum. For a very small entrance fee we got to see this historical home where Jesse James was killed.

The second day of our trip to St. Joseph we visited the Society of Memories Doll Museum. I absolute loved this museum, but my husband did not. The museum had hundreds of different types of dolls dating back to the 19th century. There was also a lot of historical information give with many of the dolls.

The third day of our trip we visited the Pony Express Museum. Both my husband and I really enjoyed visiting this museum.

After spending just a few days in St. Joseph, Missouri , my husband and I have already decided that it will be one of our regular vacation destinations. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in St. Joseph? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Parkway A
      Noyes Field
      Bartlett Park
      Mark Youndahl Urban Conservation Area
      France Park
      Southwest Parkway
      John Lucas Recreation Center
      Lewis Park

      Entertainment

      Belt Bowl
      Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
      Patee House
      Jesse James Home Museum
      Black Archives Museum
      Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
      Pony Express Museum
      Phil Welsh Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Jimmy John's
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Five Guys
      Taco Bell
      Hardee's
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in St. Joseph? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in St. Joseph.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in St. Joseph? The cost of living in St. Joseph is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Missouri.
      St. Joseph
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in St. Joseph? St. Joseph crime rates are 5,082, which are 80% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      5,082 per 100k people

      119% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 20

      119% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in St. Joseph? The median income in St. Joseph is $48,716 which is 2% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $48,71612% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,03313% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is St. Joseph a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mosaic Life Care at St. Joseph
      Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Rogers Pharmacy #5
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are St. Joseph home prices? St. Joseph home prices are $117,800 - which is 17% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $117,80036% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78517% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does St. Joseph have good schools? The St. Joseph graduation rate is 79% - which is 6% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is St. Joseph a good place to live? St. Joseph has an overall rating of 43% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      43%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      45%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      37%

      13 total surveys

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