People are one of St. Joseph's greatest assets. The citizens of St. Joseph care about their community and show it in many ways. In fact, St. Joseph's per capita giving to the United Way consistently outpaces every other city in its eight-state region. St. Joseph is a community with a strong civic spirit and sense of volunteerism. Our many clubs and organizations provide opportunities to make friends and become involved in the community.
Local government work with citizens to maintain and enhance our quality of life.
The door is always open for dialogue with any of our elected officials or staff members. With such daring enterprises as the Pony Express and such colorful characters as Jesse James, we have a lot to be proud of. St. Joseph is a city of educational opportunities. A child can enroll in kindergarten and complete education through college and never leave home. St. Joseph residents have convenient access to expert medical care from the facilities of Heartland Health System, as well as clinics and independent practices in the community.