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Festus, MO

Festus is a city situated in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States, and is also a suburb of St. Louis. It had a population of 12,706 individuals as of the 2020 census. 

Festus is situated just west of the Mississippi River. The city is served by I-55 and US routes 61 and 67. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.71 square miles (14.79 km2), all land.

Festus originated as an outgrowth of older neighbor Crystal City. It was established in 1878 by an individual named W. J. Adams and was known as "Tanglefoot", supposedly because of situations involving drinkers from the local glass factory, who would drunkenly get their feet tangled in the brush on their way home. The city was later called Limitville, but eventually "Festus" was chosen, purported to be in honor of St. Louis banker, Festus J. Wade. Others claim the town's name was picked at random by a preacher who sat there, opened the Bible, and pointed to the name "Festus" in the Book of Acts. The City of Festus was incorporated in 1888 and grew to be one of the largest towns in the county. A post office called Festus has been in operation since 1883.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $59,041 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,486) and the median family income was $66,773 (+/- $11,558). Males had a median income of $37,913 (+/- $3,471) versus $30,682 (+/- $4,826) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,353 (+/- $5,734). Approximately, 6.0% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those ages 65 or over.

The city of Festus prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering numerous resources and facilities to support a healthy lifestyle. Festus's commitment to healthcare is evident through its medical facilities, including Mercy Hospital Jefferson, which provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents. Start your relaxation journey at Vinty Salon & Med Spa and Tranquility Salon & Spa, both top choices for spa treatments. For fitness enthusiasts, Total Body Fitness and Complete Fitness provide excellent workout options. For a community-centered approach, the Jefferson County YMCA offers a wide range of fitness classes and programs. For those interested in holistic wellness, South River Yoga offers yoga classes for all levels to improve flexibility, strength, and mental well-being

The top sites in Festus, MO are Jokerst Memorial Park, West City Park, and Crystal City Underground. 

ZIP code: 63028. Population: 12,874 (2021). Area code: 636. Elevation: 512 ft (156 m). Area: 5.91 sq mi (15.29 km2).

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What are the demographics of Festus, MO?

In 2022, Festus, MO had a population of 12.8k people with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $65,942. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Festus, MO grew from 12,609 to 12,772, a 1.29% increase and its median household income grew from $62,850 to $65,942, a 4.92% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Festus, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.47%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.97%), and White (Hispanic) (1.59%).

What is the crime rate in Festus, MO?

The crime rate in Festus is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 17 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Festus is 1 in 58. Based on FBI crime data, Festus is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Missouri, Festus has a crime rate that is higher than 69% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is Festus, MO famous for?

Festus is the home of the alt-country band The Bottle Rockets. The town is mentioned in the 1974 country song "(We're Not) The Jet Set," in which George Jones and Tammy Wynette sing about road-tripping around the Midwestern and Southern parts of the United States in a Chevrolet while falling in love. The Drunken Peasants podcast had a running gag situation in the form of a feud with individual Brett Keane, a YouTuber and resident of Festus. The feud involved satirizing Brett Keane as well as particular aspects of Festus.
 

Sources

City of Festus 

Wikipedia

Data USA

Neighborhood Scout

Jokerst Memorial Park

West City Park

Crystal City Underground. 

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Vinty Salon & Med Spa

Tranquility Salon & Spa

Total Body Fitness

Complete Fitness

Jefferson County YMCA

South River Yoga

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