Festus, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
12,965
Population
2,194/sq mi density
$70,085
Median Income
$29,657 per capita
$206,200
Home Value
$306,230 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
20.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
183
Violent Crime/100K
1,037 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,085 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,200 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Festus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,194/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2206°N, 90.3960°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Nearest Airport | Farmington Regional (FAM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Festus has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.5").