St. James Missouri Map
St. James, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of St. James, Phelps County.
Interactive Map of St. James, Missouri
| City | St. James |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Phelps |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.997264 |
| Longitude | -91.614322 |
| Population | 3,916 |
| Density | 356.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About St. James, Missouri
St. James is a locality in Phelps County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,916. The population density is 356.8 people per km². St. James is located at 37.9973°N, 91.6143°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 65559.
St. James in Phelps County, Missouri, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the Ozark foothills, where rolling terrain gives way to steeper slopes cloaked in mixed hardwoods. It lies 50.2 miles south-east of Jefferson City, MO (from Jefferson City, MO: bearing 143°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-north-east of Rolla. Creeks, born from springs unseen, meander through the land, their cool waters reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, a subtle perfume that speaks of deep roots and enduring growth. The very contours of St. James suggest a place where the land dictates the pace, where life moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, mirroring the slow, patient work of water and wind on stone. The history of St. James is intertwined with the rich mineral deposits of the Ozarks, a legacy that once fueled a thriving mining industry and laid the groundwork for the town's development. German immigrants, drawn by the promise of opportunity, established a strong cultural presence here, their influence still palpable in the community's enduring traditions and the distinctive character of its people. While the mines have largely fallen silent, the spirit of industry persists, now channeled into agriculture and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds St. James. The local economy finds its heartbeat in the fertile soil and the burgeoning tourism drawn to the area's scenic vistas and the quiet charm that defines St. James.
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About This St. James Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of St. James, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on St. James and Phelps County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for St. James is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct St. James is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
