The Town FilesSt. Joseph County, Michigan
60,969 people. The median home is worth $178,300 (typical Michigan town: $193,900) and the median household earns $66,425.
Towns in St. Joseph County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis | 11,082 | $152,600 | $62,710 | 34.1 |
| Three Rivers | 7,973 | $134,900 | $49,503 | 35.0 |
| Constantine | 4,037 | $162,000 | $73,926 | 41.0 |
| White Pigeon | 3,762 | $180,400 | $71,071 | 45.1 |
| Lockport | 3,729 | $197,800 | $73,929 | 43.2 |
| Nottawa | 3,685 | $214,300 | $62,094 | 44.1 |
| Sherman | 3,444 | $262,700 | $83,250 | 40.0 |
| Colon | 3,325 | $192,400 | $65,602 | 42.7 |
| Fabius | 3,311 | $270,700 | $95,875 | 55.7 |
| Burr Oak | 2,639 | $155,300 | $67,273 | 38.6 |
| Mendon | 2,581 | $181,700 | $75,962 | 51.2 |
People and housing
| St. Joseph County | Typical Michigan town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $849 | $955 |
| Median household income | $66,425 | $69,792 |
| Median age | 39.9 | 43.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 10.4% |
Jobs and pay
21,098 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,550 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 431 storm events in St. Joseph County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Joseph County has been included in 8 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).