City profile
St. Joseph, MO
Buchanan County · Population 71,236
St. Joseph is a city in Buchanan County, MO with about 71,236 residents and a typical home value near $154,000. It is 47 miles from Kansas City, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$154,200
Typical monthly housing
$962
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
76
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.97%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.7%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.39%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 74/100
Top hazards: Hail, Heat wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
32 mi to Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
71,236
Black population
6.8%
County
Buchanan County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 71,236 residents
- Typical home value about $154,000
- 47 miles from Kansas City, MO
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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