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St James, MO


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St. James, Missouri

St. James, Missouri, in Phelps county, is 76 miles SE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 84 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 3,704.

The People and Families of St. James

In St. James, about 52% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in St. James if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. James had a median family income of $29,952.

Political Inclinations

Residents of St. James gave more campaign money ($600) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

St. James Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in St. James.

Commuting

In St. James, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

St James strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 7%St James Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%St James Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of St. James, MO

Comparing St James to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime22

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