St. James, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,740
Population
1,935/sq mi density
$57,031
Median Income
$32,172 per capita
$109,600
Home Value
$288,647 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
150
Violent Crime/100K
557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$57,031 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
St. James has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Watonwan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
St. James has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.8").