St. Joseph: Community & Culture
Community life in St. Joseph is shaped by 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | ALGONA PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,152,955,476 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 210 N PHILLIPS, ALGONA IA 50511 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.5 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 28 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Algona Junior and Senior High School Building and High School Building Annex
Dau, William C. and Hertha, House
Des Moines River Bridge
G.A.R. Memorial Hall
Land and Loan Office Building
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 8 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ALGONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Joseph+IA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=50511 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=50511 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=50511 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=50511 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (10)
Camp Algona POW Museum
Kossuth County Historical Museum
Lone Rock Historical Depot & Museum
Cylinder Heritage Museum
West Bend Historical Society Museum
Victorian Museum on Main
Palo Alto County Historical Museum
House of Dolls Museum
Armstrong Heritage Museum
Peterson Point Historical Farmstead
Attractions (15)
Camp Algona POW Museum
Kossuth County Historical Museum
Lone Rock Historical Depot & Museum
Cylinder Heritage Museum
West Bend Historical Society Museum
Victorian Museum on Main
Palo Alto County Historical Museum
House of Dolls Museum
Armstrong Heritage Museum
Peterson Point Historical Farmstead
Hobo Museum
Armstrong House Museum
Heritage Museum
Poduska Farm
Humboldt County Historical Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | developing |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.25 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |