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St. James, MN

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Population
4,863
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,080 ft
Median Home Value
$122,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$839/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,242
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityMankato, Minnesota35 miles away · 46,529 residents.

About St. James

St. James is a city and the county seat of Watonwan County, Minnesota, situated in the southern part of the state. Founded in 1870 as the midpoint for a new railroad linking St. Paul and Sioux City and named after settler James Purington, the community of approximately 4,767 is served by St. James Public Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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