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St. James, MI
Census-designated place in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Population
269
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
261
ZIP codes
0
St. James and its ZIP codes
St. James at a glance
- St. James is 47% denser than Michigan as a whole.
Local data for St. James, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charlevoix County. PPP loans are for St. James.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,554
10,881 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,513
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$224M
FY 2026, $8,584 per person
Environment and hazard risk
St. James, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
107
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
76° / 15°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. James, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.7%
U.S. 11.1% -7.4 pts
Cities near St. James
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NaubinwayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Cross VillageCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. James, MI in?
- St. James is in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
- What is the population of St. James, MI?
- About 269 people live in St. James, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. James?
- Nearby places include Naubinway (24 mi), Cross Village (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023