Joseph, Utah

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Population in 2022: 301 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +11.9%
Males: 191  (63.6%)
Females: 110  (36.4%)
Median resident age:

33.0 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip codes: 84739.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $75,091 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Joseph:

$75,091
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,663 (it was $12,456 in 2000)

Joseph town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $292,975 (it was $84,700 in 2000)
Joseph:

$292,975
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $291,560; detached houses: $303,130; townhouses or other attached units: $234,608; in 2-unit structures: $313,308; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $292,795; mobile homes: $81,925

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,065.

March 2022 cost of living index in Joseph: 83.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.3%
(12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 63.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Joseph, UT (2022)
    • 53092.3%White alone
    • 183.1%Two or more races
    • 142.4%Hispanic
    • 40.7%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Joseph, Utah as of May 07, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Joseph is 328 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (31.6%), Portuguese (11.5%), Norwegian (11.0%), American (9.1%), German (5.3%), European (4.3%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5435 feet

Land area: 0.89 square miles.

Population density: 338 people per square mile   (very low).

Joseph, Utah map

3 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.5%
Utah:

8.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Joseph town:

0.5% ($462)
Utah:

0.7% ($956)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (115.8 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (235.7 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (352.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Monroe, UT (2.3 miles ),
Elsinore, UT (2.3 miles ),
Central Valley, UT (2.9 miles ),
Jensen, UT (3.0 miles ),
Annabella, UT (3.2 miles ),
Richfield, UT (3.4 miles ),
Marysvale, UT (3.5 miles ),
Glenwood, UT (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 38.63 N, Longitude: 112.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 435

Distribution of median household income in Joseph, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Joseph, UT in 2022
Joseph satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Utah:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +67 (+33.2%).
Most common industries in Joseph, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (12.4%)
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Truck transportation (8.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (6.2%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (18.0%)
  • Truck transportation (13.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.6%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.2%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (13.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Joseph, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.6%)
  • Extraction workers (6.6%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (15.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.6%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (5.8%)

Average climate in Joseph, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Joseph-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 3070% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 310.0 miles away from Joseph center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 389.9 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 317.3 miles away from Joseph center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 418.6 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 368.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 313.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Sevier County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Landslides: 3, Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Joseph topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Joseph:

  • STONEHENGE OF RICHFIELD (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; RICHFIELD, UT)
  • SEVIER VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; RICHFIELD, UT)
  • SEVIER VALLEY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; RICHFIELD, UT)
  • RICHFIELD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; RICHFIELD, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Joseph:

  • Snow College (about 62 miles; Ephraim, UT; Full-time enrollment: 3,224)
  • Southern Utah University (about 81 miles; Cedar City, UT; FT enrollment: 6,522)
  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 117 miles; Provo, UT; FT enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 118 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Dixie State University (about 129 miles; Saint George, UT; FT enrollment: 6,485)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 142 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)
  • Salt Lake Community College (about 143 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 20,797)

Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Joseph Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Indian Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Sevier County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Joseph and their reported violations in the past:

JOSEPH TOWN (Population served: 350, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-22-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-22-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-22-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-22-2010), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-22-2010)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2003, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-01-2001), Fed Compliance achieved (NOV-13-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 22 regular monitoring violations
COVE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT (Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAY-29-2010), St Public Notif requested (MAY-29-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2002, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (SEP-13-2009)
Average household size:
This town:

3.1 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

83.6%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.5%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Joseph:

Marital status in Joseph, UT
  • Never married: 40.2%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 1.0%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

For population 25 years and over in Joseph:

  • High school or higher: 94.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Utah average:

10.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Joseph, UT (based on Sevier County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other17,39440
Evangelical Protestant5397
Catholic2731
Mainline Protestant441
None2,552-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

2.55 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Sevier County:

0.51 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Sevier County:

6.11 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

7.64 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
State:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

23.5%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.0%
Utah:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Joseph:

48.6%
State:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Joseph:

28.8
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Joseph:

22.0%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.5%
Utah:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.9%
Utah:

31.9%

General health condition:
Joseph:

57.7%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Joseph:

78.0%
State:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Joseph, UT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 1$6,824$81,8880$0
Other and Unallocable 1$6,824$81,8882$1,641
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$197
Totals for Government 2$13,649$81,8945$1,838

Strongest AM radio stations in Joseph:

  • KSVC (980 AM; 5 kW; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: MID-UTAH RADIO, INC.)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KNNZ (940 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR CITY, UT; Owner: MB MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KSUB (590 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR CITY, UT; Owner: MB MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Joseph:

  • KCYQ (93.7 FM; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: MID-UTAH RADIO, INC.)
  • K255AD (98.9 FM; RURAL GARFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)
  • K203CA (88.5 FM; MILFORD, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • KLGL (97.5 FM; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K211CL (90.1 FM; BEAVER, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • K282AC (104.3 FM; RURAL GARFIELD COUNT, UT; Owner: GARFIELD COUNTY)

TV broadcast stations around Joseph:

  • K03AS (Channel 3; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: SEVIER COUNTY)
  • K07CQ (Channel 7; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: SEVIER COUNTY)
  • KUES (Channel 19; RICHFIELD, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • K38AQ (Channel 38; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: SEVIER COUNTY)
  • K40AB (Channel 40; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: SEVIER COUNTY)
  • K42AJ (Channel 42; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • K06BQ (Channel 6; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: SEVIER COUNTY)
  • K35GQ (Channel 35; RICHFIELD/MONROE, UT; Owner: SEVIER COUNTY)
  • K36CB (Channel 36; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • K44DU (Channel 44; RICHFIELD, ETC., UT; Owner: SEVIER COUNTY)
  • Joseph, Utah
  • Fatal accident count10
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents11
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:2
  • Fatalities10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents26
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Utah average
  • Fatal accident count1997
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents2931
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons425
  • Fatalities2272
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents5525
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents274
See more detailed statistics of Joseph fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 41.4mTotal length
  • 45,008Total average daily traffic
  • 13,249Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Joseph, UT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 151980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Joseph, UT

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Sevier Vaca Lane, 736 E Vaca Ln Ln (Lat: 38.589806 Lon: -112.237361), Type: Building, Structure height: 5.5 m, Call Sign: WRNZ239,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2021, Expiration Date: 09/11/2031, Certifier: Steve Mcghie, Registrant: Baker Hostetler LLP, 1050 Connecticut Avenue, Washinton, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 861-1758, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KF7FRB, Licensee ID: L01528123, Grant Date: 10/05/2019, Expiration Date: 11/04/2029, Certifier: Gerald A Marsh, Registrant: Gerald A Marsh, 110 N 100 E, Joseph, UT 84739

  • Call Sign: KF7FRK, Licensee ID: L01528132, Grant Date: 11/04/2009, Expiration Date: 11/04/2019, Cancellation Date: 11/05/2021, Certifier: Thomas K Payne, Registrant: Thomas K Payne, 395 North Shelton Dr, Joseph, UT 84739

  • Call Sign: KG7NVZ, Licensee ID: L01890507, Grant Date: 09/04/2014, Expiration Date: 09/04/2024, Certifier: Zacharia Kearney, Registrant: Zacharia Kearney, 90 N State St, Joseph, UT 84739

  • Call Sign: KG7SZE, Licensee ID: L01938948, Grant Date: 04/23/2015, Expiration Date: 04/23/2025, Certifier: Jesse J Campbell, Registrant: Jesse J Campbell, 232 South State Street, Joseph, UT 84739

  • Call Sign: KI7MMS, Licensee ID: L02095679, Grant Date: 04/10/2017, Expiration Date: 04/10/2027, Certifier: Ralls C Jones, Registrant: Ralls C Jones, 315 N State St, Joseph, UT 84739


FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • NEW AGE INVESTMENTS LLC, 255 W Lieb Dr, Joseph, UT 84739
    Certificate: D007714 (LLC), Certificate Issue Date: 12/02/2020, Expiration Date: 12/01/2021

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2308U, N2308U, N-2308U, Serial Number: 29528, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 11/08/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 110 N 100 E, Joseph, UT 84739
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35-B33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 334MT, N334MT, N-334MT, Serial Number: CD-520, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 05/16/1962
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 255 W Lieb Dr, Joseph, UT 84739

Most common first names in Joseph, UT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles381.6 years
Glen271.9 years
Grace278.5 years
James282.0 years
John280.4 years
Margaret275.0 years
Most common last names in Joseph, UT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Parker787.5 years
Utley784.1 years
Owens579.8 years
Mills478.3 years
Hyatt372.3 years
Shipp384.3 years
Beck278.0 years
Gay284.5 years
Carter272.5 years
Baker265.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Joseph, UT
  • 66.4%Utility gas
  • 17.2%Electricity
  • 14.7%Wood
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Joseph, UT
  • 64.0%Utility gas
  • 28.0%Electricity
  • 8.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Joseph compared to Utah state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.