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St. Joseph, LA

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Population
746
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
73 ft
Median Home Value
$59,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$733/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,393
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About St. Joseph

Tucked along the Mississippi River in northeastern Louisiana, St. Joseph is a quiet, small-town community that serves as the seat of Tensas Parish. With under a thousand residents, life here moves at an easy Delta pace centered around the historic Courthouse Square and the local schools along Plank Road. It is a tight-knit rural town where parish offices and daily essentials are always close by, surrounded by wide-open farmland and the river levee right at the edge of town.

Downtown St. Joseph, LA IMG 1244

Outdoor recreation is one of the biggest perks of living here, largely thanks to Lake Bruin right next door. This scenic oxbow lake is famous across the region for its clear water, offering prime spots for boating, bass fishing, and weekend watersports. Lake Bruin State Park sits right along the shore with boat launches, fishing piers, campgrounds, and picnic spots, giving locals a great outdoor escape practically in their own backyard.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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