Festus, MO
Living in Festus
Bikeability2
Walkability6
Commute50
Public Transit2
Affordability82
Public Safety60
Airports36
Hospitals52
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+673 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate30%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value-$5.1k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$639Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Utility gas57%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Festus
United States45
Missouri53
St. Louis Metro Area57
Jefferson County25
Property Crime in Festus
United States48
Missouri54
St. Louis Metro Area54
Jefferson County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Festus
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado24
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Festus, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Festus, MO
Twin City Christian Academy
1 miles, N
St Pius X High School
2 miles, SE
Good Shepherd Catholic School
9 miles, W
Victory Christian Academy
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Festus, MO
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
26 miles, N
Webster University
26 miles, N
Missouri Baptist University
29 miles, N
Logan University
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Festus, MO
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
2 miles, SE
Mercy Hospital South
20 miles, N
Ssm St Clare Health Center
22 miles, N
Parkland Health Center-Bonne Terre
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Festus, MO
St Louis Lambert International Airport
37 miles, N
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
38 miles, NE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
83 miles, SE
Columbia Regional Airport
106 miles, NW