St. James, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,922 Population 923/sq mi density
$50,644 Median Income $23,711 per capita
$117,200 Home Value $288,647 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
334 Violent Crime/100K 2,001 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$50,644 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,200 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
334 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% 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 Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,056 ft (322 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density923/sq mi
Coordinates43.9864°N, 94.5581°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 118 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 50 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

503 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 26 fatalities, 593 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 97 km 9
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 87 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 86 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 39 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 45 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 86 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 86 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 80 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 91 km
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 94 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 23 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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").

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