St. Joseph, Illinois
St. Joseph is a village of 3,778 people in Champaign County, Illinois, founded in April 28, 1881.
Why visit St. Joseph
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include B.J. Hackler Park and Kolb Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in St. Joseph
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About St. Joseph
The Village of St. Joseph or Saint Joseph was founded on April 28, 1881, and is located in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,810 at the 2020 census, a decline from the figure of 3,967 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article St. Joseph, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes11
Monical's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
703 North 3rd Street, St. Joseph
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Padanos Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 0.4 mi
209 North Main Street, St. Joseph
Mo-Fr 10:45-13:00,16:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00
The Wheelhouse
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
109 North Main Street, St. Joseph
Fr, Sa 11:00-23:00; Tu-Th 17:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Wyldewood Cellars
Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi
218 East Lincoln Street, St. Joseph
Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-17:00
China King
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.4 mi
205 West Warren Street, St. Joseph
Tu-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 15:45-20:30; Su 15:45-20:00
Roch's Place
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
101 North Main Street, St. Joseph
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 0.4 mi
701 North 3rd Street, St. Joseph
Su-Tu 10:00-21:00; We-Sa 10:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship4
Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 0.4 mi
226 East Sherman Street, St. Joseph
Mo-Th 09:00-15:00
Shopping3
Mercantile Antiques & Trading Co.
Shop · 0.4 mi
302 Northgate Drive
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Second Hand Rose Antiques
Shop · 0.4 mi
211 North Main Street
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of St. Joseph
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 9.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ogden (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Champaign County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Urbana 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Philo 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Savoy 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Champaign 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Rantoul 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Oakwood 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Tolono 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Catlin 18 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Villa Grove 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Mahomet 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St. Joseph, Illinois, User:Onemessedzebra, Public domain
- Stjodairyqueen, User:Onemessedzebra, Public domain
- HENBIT, EccentricRN, CC BY-SA 4.0
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