St. James, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
St. James, MO
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 $50,644 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,711. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. James is $117,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,647. Median rent is $814/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
St. James reports 334 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,001/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in St. James hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. James has 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.