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St. James, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. James Parish County
St. James, LA
At a Glance
How St. James Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. James's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is St. James a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
St. James residents earn a median household income of $36,750 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,961. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James is $168,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,969. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
St. James reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,623/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.