Festus, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,054
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$150,600
Median Income
$59,041
Median Rent
$837
Festus SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8
Festus, MO Crime Report
248
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,052.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-12.53%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Festus / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 248 | 2,052.1 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 49 | 405.5 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.3 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 47 | 388.9 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 199 | 1,646.7 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 18 | 148.9 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 146 | 1,208.1 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 289.6 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
Festus, MO Cost Of Living
86
Festus's Overall Cost Of Living
Festus's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Festus | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 90 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
Festus, MO Photos
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Rankings for Festus in Missouri
Map Of Festus, MO
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Population over time in Festus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,054 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 11,970 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 11,910 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 11,929 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 11,839 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 11,740 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 11,662 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 11,559 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 11,434 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 11,309 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Festus
| Race | Festus | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.0% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Festus
| Gender | Festus | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Festus for adults over 25
| Education | Festus | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Festus, Missouri
| Income | Festus | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.2% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 25.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.6% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
