Minnesota
St. James is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,740. Residents earn $57,031 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. James receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. St. James has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in St. James is $57,031, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in St. James is $109,600, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in St. James is below the national average at 176 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,269 per 100,000, near the national average.
17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
St. James has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 50.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 64.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.8% |
| 167% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,031 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,172 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,714 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 343 |
| County GDP | $611M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.56% |
| Commute Time | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $109,600 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $805 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.56% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,012/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 176.2/100K |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 110.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 66.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,268.7/100K |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 638.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,475.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 154.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,074 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9834°N, 94.6254°W |
| County FIPS | 27165 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.6% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,935/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 20.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |