Festus, MO

Living in Festus

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 6
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 67
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Schools 81
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Residents

12k Population +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

$55k Median 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

$137k Median Home Value -$5.1k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$639 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Festus, MO

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St Pius X High School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Festus, MO

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Webster University
26 miles, N
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Logan University
29 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Festus, MO

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Mercy Hospital South
20 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Festus, MO

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