The Town FilesSt. Joseph County, Indiana
273,040 people. The median home is worth $192,800 (typical Indiana town: $150,400) and the median household earns $66,868.
Towns in St. Joseph County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 103,453 | $140,400 | $55,786 | 34.8 |
| Mishawaka | 51,063 | $155,500 | $54,291 | 36.0 |
| Granger | 30,337 | $331,100 | $123,318 | 40.4 |
| Notre Dame | 7,234 | — | $19,886 | 20.3 |
| Osceola | 2,590 | $196,900 | $66,503 | 38.9 |
People and housing
| St. Joseph County | Typical Indiana town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,062 | $888 |
| Median household income | $66,868 | $61,953 |
| Median age | 36.7 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 11.6% |
Jobs and pay
121,043 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,303 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 578 storm events in St. Joseph County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Joseph County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1832: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).