St. James
| Founded | 1892 |
| County located in | Phelps County |
| Population | 3,929 (2022 ACS) |
| Top Employers | Boys & Girls Town of Missouri, Missouri Veteran’s Home, Tacony Mfg., Wal-Mart Distribution Center #6069 |
| Form of Government | Mayor & 8 council members |
| Class of city | 3rd |
| Schools | St. James Public Schools, Boys & Girl Town of Missouri |
| Industrial Parks available in cities | St. James Industrial Park |
| Attractions | Public Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Parks & Golf Course, Country Club, Wineries, Meramac Fish Hatchery & Trout Park, 5 miles to river access |
| Transportation Access | I-44, Highways 68 & 8, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad |
| City Hall | 100 S. Jefferson, St. James, MO 65559 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Council meets 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. |
| Contact Information | Phone: 573-265-7013 Fax: 573-265-5585 |
| Mayor | |
| Clerk | Linda Cochran |
| Council | Tyler Wagnon, Dave Bond, Mark Gray, William “Bill” Dunkus, Scott Coleman, Ryan Miller, Isiah WIlls, Brittney Marston |
| City Administrator | Leeann DeMouche |
| City Attorney | Jonathan Downard |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Steve Paulus |
| Police Chief/EMD | Ron Jones |
| Fire Chief | John M. Douglas II |
| Public Works Director/Floodplain Administrator | Lyle Thomas |
| Utilities Engineer | Archer-Elgin Engineering |
| Street Supervisor | Danny Scheel |
| Parks & Recreation | Kristy Rich |
| Solid Waste Manager | Matt Goodin |