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Living in Josephine

The city had 8 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 94.2% and the vacancy rate was 5.63%. The population of Josephine, in the United States, was 5,842 in July 2026. There were 72 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population8,807people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,697EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,484EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate1.84%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,067offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 33% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Josephine?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Josephine.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,688 per month, while the median home value was US$320,200 in July 2026. 43.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Josephine recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet15Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan16Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,688/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,691 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,484 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes41 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)8Official

Is Josephine a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 510 of 8,807 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$91,000 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Josephine is 1.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income91,000 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband70.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet11.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,697 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,801 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate1.84 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Josephine?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,801 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,200of €2,972 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,972
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,691
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,200
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Josephine Salary needed to live in Josephine

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Josephine. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Josephine. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
School enrolment, share of residents33.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents72 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,436 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Josephine when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJosephine highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Josephine highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Josephine1,067
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,067 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting9Official
Recorded violent crimes7 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)8Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time49.24 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Josephine. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Josephine.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average precipitation by monthJan 65.53 · Feb 68.83 · Mar 89.92 · Apr 93.47 · May 120.4 · Jun 104.9 · Jul 47.5 · Aug 54.61 · Sep 78.74 · Oct 112.3 · Nov 86.87 · Dec 87.63 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00415094 (LAVON DAM)13Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading22.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.87 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation576.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.32 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature19.67 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature10.33 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents510 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population8,807 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program14Official
Population covered by crime statistics4,994 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)8Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value320,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes94.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate66.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad8.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents7.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage57.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance17.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher22.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available99.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,658 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home18.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans83.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Josephine

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Cities near Josephine

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Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Josephine?

The median gross salary is 3,801 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Josephine?

The unemployment rate is 1.84 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Josephine?

Police recorded 1,067 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Josephine?

The published population is 8,807 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Josephine?

510 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Josephine a good place to live?

Josephine may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Josephine?

Caddo Mills, Royse City, Lavon, Farmersville, Fate are near Josephine. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  7. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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