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Festus, MO
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Festus, MO
At a Glance
How Festus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Festus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Festus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Festus residents earn a median household income of $70,085 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,657. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Festus is $206,200 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,002. Median rent is $935/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Festus reports 513 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,045/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Festus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Festus has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.