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Joseph, UT
Town in Sevier County, Utah.
Population
559
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
643
ZIP codes
0
Joseph and its ZIP codes
Joseph at a glance
- Joseph is about 16 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $89,375 a year, 6% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,500 (50% below Utah) and median rent is $867 a month.
Housing and community stats
Joseph, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,375
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$242,500
Median rent
$867/mo
Homeownership
93.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (30), German Americans (27), Irish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sevier County. PPP loans are for Joseph.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,705
9,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,917
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $9,930 per person
How people get to work
Joseph, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.8%
- Carpooled0.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Joseph, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
116
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 12°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joseph, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Joseph
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonroeCity | 5.4 mi | 3.6 |
| ElsinoreTown | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Central ValleyTown | 8.5 mi | 2.1 |
| AnnabellaTown | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| RichfieldCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| MarysvaleTown | 13 mi | 18 |
| GlenwoodTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| KanoshTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| KoosharemTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| MeadowTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| SigurdTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| FillmoreCity | 24 mi | 7.2 |
| AuroraCity | 26 mi | 0.9 |
| JunctionTown | 27 mi | 13.2 |
| KingstonTown | 28 mi | 5.4 |
| SalinaCity | 29 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joseph, UT in?
- Joseph is in Sevier County, Utah.
- What is the population of Joseph, UT?
- About 559 people live in Joseph, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joseph?
- Nearby places include Monroe (5.4 mi), Elsinore (6.1 mi), Central Valley (8.5 mi), Annabella (10 mi), Richfield (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023