St. James, Michigan

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Population in 2010: 205.
Males: 71  (35.1%)
Females: 134  (64.9%)
Median resident age:

59.9 years
Michigan median age:

40.3 years

Zip codes: 49782.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $68,217
St. James:

$68,217
MI:

$66,986

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,038

St. James CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $245,490
St. James:

$245,490
MI:

$224,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $355,705; detached houses: $376,427; townhouses or other attached units: $496,211; in 2-unit structures: $357,434; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $504,239; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $432,582; mobile homes: $71,170

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,014.

March 2022 cost of living index in St. James: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.8%

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  • Races in St. James, MI (2022)
    • 20992.9%White alone
    • 125.3%Two or more races
    • 20.9%Asian alone

Races in St. James detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (44.7%), American (14.9%), English (9.6%), German (6.4%), Swedish (6.4%), Dutch (5.3%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 600 feet

22 residents are foreign born (7.6% Europe).

This place:

9.8%
Michigan:

6.9%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,563 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,688 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Green Bay, WI (149.0 miles , pop. 102,313).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Milwaukee, WI (222.2 miles , pop. 596,974).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (291.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cross Village, MI (4.9 miles),
Charlevoix, MI (5.7 miles ),
Harbor Springs, MI (5.8 miles ),
Bay Shore, MI (5.8 miles ),
Levering, MI (6.0 miles ),
Carp Lake, MI (6.1 miles ),
Petoskey, MI (6.1 miles ),
Norwood, MI (6.1 miles)

Latitude: 45.75 N, Longitude: 85.52 W

Distribution of median household income in St. James, MI in 2022
Distribution of house value in St. James, MI in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Michigan:

3.5%

Earthquake activity:

St. James-area historical earthquake activity is near Michigan state average. It is 90% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 390.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 360.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/2/2015 at 16:23:07, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 243.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 365.2 miles away from St. James center
On 9/2/1994 at 21:23:06, a magnitude 3.5 (3.4 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 209.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 341.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Charlevoix County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. James:

  • Northwestern Michigan College (about 69 miles; Traverse City, MI; Full-time enrollment: 3,276)
  • Lake Superior State University (about 76 miles; Sault Ste Marie, MI; FT enrollment: 2,242)
  • Northern Michigan University (about 107 miles; Marquette, MI; FT enrollment: 8,258)
  • Mid Michigan Community College (about 129 miles; Harrison, MI; FT enrollment: 3,653)
  • Ferris State University (about 143 miles; Big Rapids, MI; FT enrollment: 11,238)
  • University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (about 145 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 5,415)
  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (about 153 miles; Green Bay, WI; FT enrollment: 6,069)

Public elementary/middle school in St. James:

  • JAMESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 3291 LINCOLN CT, Grades: KG-5)

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Notable locations in St. James: Saint James Light (A), Beaver Harbor Marina (B), Beaver Island Yacht Dock (C), Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse (D), Beaver Island Emergency Medical Services and Rescue (E), Beaver Island Marine Museum (F), Beaver Island Fire Department Station 1 (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint James Township Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in St. James: Mormon Print Shop Historical Marker (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Charlevoix County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Michigan:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

53.8%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.8%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in St. James:

Marital status in St. James, MI
  • Never married: 16.4%
  • Now married: 48.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 19.2%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in St. James:

  • High school or higher: 95.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Michigan average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for St. James, MI (based on Charlevoix County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,3245
Mainline Protestant2,75718
Evangelical Protestant2,12617
Other4446
None17,298-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
This county:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

5.74 / 10,000 pop.
Michigan:

2.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 33
Charlevoix County:

12.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.80 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.1%
Michigan:

9.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

28.4%
Michigan:

29.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.8%
Michigan:

13.4%

Strongest AM radio stations in St. James:

  • WTCM (580 AM; 35 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WTCM RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDR (1210 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KINGSLEY, MI; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJML (1110 AM; 10 kW; PETOSKEY, MI)
  • WIDG (940 AM; 5 kW; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WMKT (1270 AM; 5 kW; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCCW (1310 AM; 15 kW; TRAVERSE CITY, MI; Owner: WCCW RADIO, INC.)
  • WDBC (680 AM; 10 kW; ESCANABA, MI; Owner: KMB BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

Strongest FM radio stations in St. James:

  • WMKC (102.9 FM; ST. IGNACE, MI; Owner: NORTHERN STAR BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WCMW-FM (103.9 FM; HARBOR SPRINGS, MI; Owner: CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY)
  • WKLZ-FM (98.9 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO OF PETOSKEY, INC.)
  • WLXT (96.3 FM; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKHQ-FM (105.9 FM; CHARLEVOIX, MI; Owner: MACDONALD GARBER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCMM (102.5 FM; GULLIVER, MI; Owner: LAKES RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around St. James:

  • W18BX (Channel 18; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W20BQ (Channel 20; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W23BM (Channel 23; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W25CD (Channel 25; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W31BI (Channel 31; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W51CR (Channel 51; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BN (Channel 53; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57CP (Channel 57; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W64CK (Channel 64; PETOSKEY, MI; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

St. James fatal accident list:

Jul 27, 2021 05:11 PM, Cr-Main St, Lat: 45.747056, Lon: -85.519508, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 22, 2012 10:37 PM, Cr-Gull Harbor Rd, Lat: 45.747064, Lon: -85.498053, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in St. James)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Beaver Island, Airport Road (Lat: 45.702778 Lon: -85.544250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: KOB50,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6160.16 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • 25860 Main St. (Lat: 45.749861 Lon: -85.511222), Type: Mast, Structure height: 7 m, Overall height: 10 m, Call Sign: WPSR740,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.425 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 06/08/2021, Expiration Date: 07/19/2031, Certifier: Jean Palmer, Registrant: Otec, 13356 Indian Rd., Kewadin, MI 49648, Phone: (231) 264-6133, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in St. James, MI
  • 42.5%Electricity
  • 21.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 19.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.8%Wood
  • 2.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in St. James, MI
  • 83.3%Electricity
  • 8.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


St. James compared to Michigan state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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