St. Joseph: Community & Culture
St. Joseph's civic fabric includes 2 libraries.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Tensas Parish Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 135 Plank Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 3,187,663,781 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 71,366 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 640 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 2 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (3)
Lakewood
St. Joseph Historic District
Tensas Parish Courthouse
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER ST FRANCISVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Joseph+LA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=71366 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=71366 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=71366 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=71366 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 3 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (1)
Irwin Russell Memorial Museum
Attractions (4)
Irwin Russell Memorial Museum
Natchez Museum of African American History and Culture
Rosalie Mansion and Gardens
Magnolia Hall
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 7.45 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |