St. James, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,922 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,644 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$556 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$540 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Phelps County
4
Rolla Urban Area
4
Missouri
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Phelps County
5
Rolla Urban Area
5
Missouri
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 31
Feb 2 3 36
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 55
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MO State Senate District 16, MO State House District 122, MO
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Schools

St James Middle
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
St James High
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Lucy Wortham James Elem
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Rolla Technical Institute/Center
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
Metro Business College-Rolla
9 miles, W • 1 star
Salem College of Hairstyling
10 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Salem Memorial District Hospital
24 miles, S • 3.2 star
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
28 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
65 miles, N • 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
110 miles, W • 1.4 star
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