About Joseph
Set in the southern part of Utah, Joseph is a tiny community, home to 306 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Joseph is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.87 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 352 residents per square mile.
📰 Joseph News Today
- Joseph Allen Francis Sr. Obituary Aug 8, 2026 Lindquist Mortuary · Aug 8
- ‘Like a freight train going forward’: Wide Mouth 2 fire encroaches on Joseph Peak area, prompting evacuations ABC4 Utah · Aug 4
- Partner F. Joseph Paldino and Counsel Clark Cannon Named to Utah Business’ 2026 Legal Elite Fragomen · Aug 10
- 2026 Northern Utah Football Preview: St. Joseph Jayhawks - Standard-Examiner Standard-Examiner · Aug 11
- Joseph Williamson Obituary - Salt Lake City, UT Neptune Society · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Joseph Unique
- Positioned in southern Utah, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fremont Indian Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Joseph
- Sevier River Bend Recreation Site reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeTown
Population (2024)306
Rank in state#220 of 255
Land area0.87 sq mi
Density352/sq mi
Coordinates38.6249, -112.2198