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What are the crime rate and median income in St. Joseph County, Indiana?
The violent-crime rate in St. Joseph County was 4.9 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 57% higher than the statewide rate (3.1). Households here have a median income of $66,868 and the unemployment rate was 4.1% in August 2026. About 273,040 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in St. Joseph County?
From 2021 through 2025, St. Joseph County averaged 1,331 reported violent crimes a year, along with 4,559 property crimes. The violent rate, 4.9 per 1,000 people, is 57% higher than the Indiana rate (3.1); nationally it is 3.7. Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 16.8 per 1,000 residents, compared with 14.1 across Indiana. Aggravated assaults make up 81% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 25 homicide deaths a year in the county (9.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | St. Joseph County | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,331 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 7 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 115 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 132 | 0.49 | 0.38 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,076 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 4,559 | 16.8 | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 700 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,142 | 11.6 | 10.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 717 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 99% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in St. Joseph County?
Median household income is $66,868, close to the statewide figure ($71,957). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $192,800, and the median rent is $1,062 a month. 9.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,335 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | St. Joseph County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 273,040 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $66,868 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $192,800 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,062 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 69.0% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.7 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% | 89.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.1% | 7.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in St. Joseph County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, St. Joseph County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in St. Joseph County: Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc., Landfill, Beck'S Lake and Galen Myers Dump/Drum Salvage. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
St. Joseph County has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Potato Creek State Park Dam (42 ft) and Twin Branch (41 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
35 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 377,940 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
St. Joseph County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 2 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 15 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 23 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 4 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in St. Joseph County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 9 highway work zones in St. Joseph County (7 active that day). Listed roads include IN 23, US 31 and IN 933. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County has 71 public schools (2024-25) and 38 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 18 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 36 fire or EMS stations and 11 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Potato Creek State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in St. Joseph County?
Census tribal areas that reach into St. Joseph County: Pokagon Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in St. Joseph County
Gun shops
12 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in St. Joseph County (11 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 15 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #372 (Mishawaka), Belcher's Gunsmithing LLC (Mishawaka), Dunham's Sports 9287 (Mishawaka), Hardware Plus (Osceola), Kodiak Firing Range & Training Facility INC (South Bend), Midwest Gun Exchange INC (Mishawaka), Midwest Shooting Center (Mishawaka), T & Z Armory INC (South Bend) and 3 more.
Liquor stores
36 liquor stores are on the map in St. Joseph County: A1 Package Liquor Store (Lakeville), Belmont Beverage (5 locations), Belmont Beverage (Mishawaka), Belmont Beverage (South Bend), Bill’s Liquor (South Bend), Blarney Stone, Blarney Stone Wine & Spirits (2 locations), Blarney Stone Wine & Spirits (Mishawaka) and 23 more. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in St. Joseph County: Planned Parenthood (Mishawaka).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County averaged 1,331 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.9 per 1,000 residents, 57% higher than the Indiana rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 16.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in St. Joseph County?
$66,868 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $71,957 for Indiana and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Joseph County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,335 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect St. Joseph County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, St. Joseph County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in St. Joseph County?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in St. Joseph County: Douglas Road/Uniroyal, Inc., Landfill, Beck'S Lake and Galen Myers Dump/Drum Salvage. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in St. Joseph County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 9 highway work zones in St. Joseph County (7 active that day). Listed roads include IN 23, US 31 and IN 933. 1 is on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in St. Joseph County?
18 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does St. Joseph County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien County, MI | 153,288 | 5.2 | $65,425 |
| Cass County, MI | 51,520 | 2.4 | $70,443 |
| Elkhart County | 207,132 | 4.1 | $68,561 |
| LaPorte County | 111,917 | 2.2 | $71,055 |
| Marshall County | 46,284 | 0.88 | $71,808 |
| Starke County | 23,365 | 2.6 | $63,960 |
Cities in St. Joseph County with their own page: South Bend, Mishawaka.
More: Indiana statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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