St. James Township, Mississippi County, Missouri
St. James Township is a township in Mississippi County, Missouri. About 5,333 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 60 sq mi (156 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 5,333 ± 248
- County
- Mississippi County
- School district
- East Prairie R-II School District
- Land area
- 60 sq mi (156 km²)
- Type
- TownshipNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $52,917 ± $16,297
- Median home value
- $105,900 ± $13,057
- Water area
- 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²)
- State
- Missouri
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2913364406
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.788663, -89.375707
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in St. James Township, largest first
- East Prairie (city)2,902 people
- Anniston (town)241 people
- Whiting (CDP)179 people
These places’ central points lie inside St. James Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Hough Township, New Madrid County6.6 mi southwest
- Wolf Island Township7.6 mi southeast
- Long Prairie Township8.0 mi northwest
- Mississippi Township9.7 mi east
- Big Prairie Township, New Madrid County9.9 mi west
- Tywappity Township11 mi north
- James Bayou Township12 mi southeast
- St. John Township, New Madrid County14 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with St. James Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Mississippi County, largest first
- Tywappity Township4,892 people
- Long Prairie Township1,205 people
- Ohio Township372 people
- James Bayou Township91 people
- Wolf Island Township9 people
- Mississippi Township0 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Mississippi County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in St. James Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 41 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 38 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:37 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:40 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:20 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:09 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 55 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:45 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 8 min |
| May 15 | 5:50 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:37 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:14 AM | 7:48 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:39 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:04 AM | 6:21 PM | 11 h 17 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:35 AM | 4:48 PM | 10 h 13 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:02 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 40 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Mississippi County or the local office.
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