State rank#5 of 92
Smallest county273,040 residentsMarion County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 18141
St. Joseph County, Indiana
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population273,040
Household income$66,868
Unemployment4.9%
Life expectancy75.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
St. Joseph County has 273,040 residents and ranks #5 by population among Indiana county equivalents. Median household income is $66,868. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.9%. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Indiana
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to St. Joseph County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside St. Joseph County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is primary care access.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $192,800 median home value and $1,062/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,868, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
St. Joseph County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 33.5% and life expectancy is 75.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,111 residents, rank #5 of 89 available Indiana counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 369 residents, rank #7 of 90 available Indiana counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.5%, rank #11 of 92 available Indiana counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Unemployment rate: 4.9%, rank #86 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median gross rent: $1,062/mo, rank #80 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 8%, rank #54 of 92; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Indiana
Rank and range use only counties in Indiana with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$66,868
$66,868; below the state county median of $68,532.
State rank #51 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$192,800
$192,800; above the state county median of $179,200.
State rank #52 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,062/mo
$1,062/mo; above the state county median of $866/mo.
State rank #80 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.9%
4.9%; above the state county median of 4%.
State rank #86 of 92 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.5%
33.5%; above the state county median of 20.2%.
State rank #11 of 92 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
75.1 years
75.1 years; above the state county median of 75 years.
State rank #46 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.7%
18.7%; below the state county median of 19%.
State rank #40 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
8%
8%; above the state county median of 7.9%.
State rank #54 of 92 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,111 residents
1 per 1,111 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,367 residents.
State rank #5 of 89 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 369 residents
1 per 369 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 971 residents.
State rank #7 of 90 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
St. Joseph County FAQ
Is St. Joseph County a good place to live?
St. Joseph County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing primary care access, mental health access, and bachelor’s degree or higher. College attainment is 33.5% and life expectancy is 75.1 years.
What should I know before moving to St. Joseph County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $192,800 median home value and $1,062/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,868, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County has 273,040 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for St. Joseph County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 18141; the parent state FIPS is 18.
What is the median household income in St. Joseph County?
The ACS median household income is $66,868.
How much does housing cost in St. Joseph County?
Housing benchmarks are $192,800 median home value and $1,062/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $66,868, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Joseph County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.9%.
Similar population
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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