With a city population of close to 74,000, St. Joseph's friendly small-town atmosphere provides a world class quality of life. 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. Settled in 1826 as a trading post on the Missouri River, St. Joseph enjoys a rich history dotted with such notable characters as Jesse James and daring enterprises as the Pony Express.
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. Demographics describe our community in terms of population, age and ethnicity. With an average temperature of 78 degrees in summer and 25 degrees in winter, the climate is just right for your company. Proud of our heritage. A proactive government.