Festus, Missouri
Festus: city in Missouri
About
Festus is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,602 and a population density of 785 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 12,114 inhabitants.
The city was created 139 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Festus
| Population | 12,114 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Postal code | 63028 |
| Phone Area Codes | 636 |
| Area | 14.78 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2206,-90.3960 |
| Altitude | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:49:37 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 820 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.23% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Festus is located at 38°13'14"N 90°23'45"W (38.2206100, -90.3959500).
Festus map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Festus increased by 4.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,647 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,689 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,727 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,786 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,938 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,976 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,010 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,027 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,036 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,114 | 0.64% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Festus
1Festus City Hall
711 W Main St, Festus, MO 63028 View details
Phone: +16369374694 | Website available
People born in Festus (5)
People born in Festus, including javelin and discus thrower Brittany Borman, politician Kevin P. Engler, Chimpanzee known for attacking a friend of his owner Travis, .
More notable people
- Matt Stites (American baseball player) he was born in 28/05/1990
- Becky Ruth she was born in 27/09/1964
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Festus, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177676 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro (MO) | 63050-2440 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Festus, MO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Festus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Festu Post Office | Festus (MO) | 63028 |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 21,145 | City in Missouri |
| De Soto | 6,340 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri |
| Pevely | 6,001 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Barnhart | 5,682 | Census designated place |
| Crystal City | 4,700 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| High Ridge | 4,305 | Census designated place |
| Herculaneum | 4,261 | Roman town |
| Riverside | 3,528 | City in Platte County, Missouri, United States |
| Hillsboro | 3,355 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,015 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Olympian Village | 752 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Cedar Hill Lakes | 227 | Village in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
| Scotsdale | 216 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Parkdale | 162 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Kimmswick | 140 | City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Festus distances to largest Missouri cities