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Right now in Festus
- Today87° / 67°Overcast, 7° cooler than yesterdayAir quality 58 — moderate
- Record for August 2796°Today runs 9° short
Festus at a glance
| Population | 12,965 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 |
| Median household income | $70,085 |
| Median home value | $206,200 |
| Median rent | $935 |
| Homeownership | 57% |
| College-educated | 21.6% |
| Average commute | — |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
About Festus, Missouri
Festus is a city situated in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States, and is also a suburb of St. Louis. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,706. Wikipedia → The median age is 35.4 and the median household income $70,085. About 21.6% of residents hold a college degree. 9.3% of workers work from home. The MailerDot Festus newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Festus today.
What's in the Festus daily digest
- Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
- Today's Outlook — the Festus forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
- Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.
Recent Festus editions
- August 27, 2026 — Crites Park Shaded Trail Loop Reopens in Time for Evening Walks
- August 26, 2026 — New Heavy-Truck Limits Rolling Out on Gamble Cemetery Road
- August 25, 2026 — Highway 67 Commercial Corridor Expands City Limits
- August 24, 2026 — School Bus Routes Resume Today as District Classrooms Reopen
- August 23, 2026 — Final Sunday of Summer Break Brings Quiet Prep Before Busy Week
- August 22, 2026 — Travel Fair and Classic Cars Lead Saturday's Happenings
- August 21, 2026 — High School Football Jamboree Hits Local Field Tonight
- August 20, 2026 — Cromwell Street Paving Moves Ahead as Summer Roadwork Shifts
- August 19, 2026 — School Open Houses Tonight and New Guidelines at City Hall
- August 18, 2026 — Nightly Lane Shifts on I-55 Plus Local High School Briefings
- August 17, 2026 — Board of Adjustment Meets Tonight as Fall Prep Gets Underway
- August 16, 2026 — 10th Anniversary Bridge Ride and Sunday Events Around Town
- August 15, 2026 — Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Drive Runs Today
- August 14, 2026 — Live Music Downtown and Weekend Plans Kick Off Today
- August 13, 2026 — Campus Upgrades Wrap Up as Teachers Head Back Today
- August 12, 2026 — Look Up Tonight for the Summer's Peak Meteor Display
- August 11, 2026 — Main Street Market Sells Out Early Ahead of Fall Festival
- August 10, 2026 — City Council Meets Tonight and Expo Vendor Registration Opens
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What's in the Festus daily digest?
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