St. James, LA
Living in St. James
Bikeability
30
Walkability
37
Commute
51
Public Transit
42
Affordability
70
Public Safety
66
Airports
39
Hospitals
62
Colleges
47
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
82
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
734
Population
+7 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
13%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-24% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black92%
Caucasian8%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate42%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone35%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
-$19k (2010–19)
74%
Above Poverty
-26% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance1%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$123k
Median Home Value
-$8.6k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$22 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Mobile home36%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in St. James
United States45
Louisiana59
New Orleans Metro Area64
St. James Parish28
Property Crime in St. James
United States48
Louisiana69
New Orleans Metro Area67
St. James Parish35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (86%)(11%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton89%
Donald Trump10%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 8 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in St. James
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado44
Coastal Flooding7
Hurricane Force Winds6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near St. James, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near St. James, LA
St Peter Chanel Interparochial School
8 miles, E
Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School
10 miles, NW
St Elizabeth School
12 miles, W
ED White Catholic High School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near St. James, LA
Nicholls State University
16 miles, S
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
31 miles, NW
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
33 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near St. James, LA
St James Parish Hospital
9 miles, E
Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Inc
9 miles, E
Prevost Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW
Assumption Community Hospital
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near St. James, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
40 miles, NW
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
69 miles, W
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
110 miles, E