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Festus, Missouri

Introduction to Festus, Missouri

Festus, Missouri, in Jefferson county, is located 29 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is in the Saint Louis area. There are 9,660 residents in Festus.

Festus History

Festus was first settled in the early 1800s. Charley Conners was the first settler and built a log cabin in this area in 1803. It was established by W. J. Adams in around 1878. At that time it was named Limitville. The city was also nicknamed as "Tanglefoot". It was incorporated in 1888 as the City of Festus. The city was named after Porcius Festus, the biblical figure.

Festus and nearby Attractions

  • Mastodon State Historic Site
  • Washington State Park
  • Fort de Chartres
  • Illinois Caverns State Natural Area
  • Museum of Westward Expansion
  • Saint Francois State Park

Things To Do In Festus

Festus offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. One can visit the Sunset Park during free hours. The Louis Bolduc House, Mastodon State Historic Site, and Fort de Chartres are also worth visiting. The city offers easy access to several museums such as Eugene Field House and Toy Museum, Missouri Historical Society Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, and Museum of Westward Expansion. In addition, one can visit the Illinois Caverns State Natural Area.

Festus Transportation

Flights can be availed from Lambert - St Louis International Airport.

Festus Higher Education

Jefferson College, Webster University, and Saint Louis Community College - Meramec are nearby.

High Points

Festus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Festus Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Festus, MO

Comparing Festus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women58
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better57
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use46
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime11

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