Economy & Jobs — Festus, Missouri
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,532 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$79,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,657 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,878 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 23.6% |
| Construction | 13.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 141 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 102 |
| Insurance Agencies | 89 |
| Physician Offices | 79 |
| Gas Stations | 74 |
| Auto Repair | 67 |
| Real Estate Offices | 64 |
| Dental Offices | 53 |
| Commercial Banks | 42 |
| Child Day Care | 40 |
| Law Offices | 32 |
| General Merchandise | 28 |
| Beauty Salons | 27 |
| Pet Grooming | 27 |
| Chiropractors | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
