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Festus, MO


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Festus, Missouri

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

The People and Families of Festus

In Festus, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Festus had a median family income of $46,940.

Political Inclinations

Festus folks tended to give their money ($9,891) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Festus Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Festus that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Festus, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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