How long is the commute from Festus, MO?
Workers who live in Festus, MO take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Festus get to work
| Means of transportation | Festus | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±3.9 points) | 79.5% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.1 points) | 7.2% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±2.7 points) | 11.5% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Festus, the average commute is lower than in Jefferson County (30.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Festus, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Festus ranks 18 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 479 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Festus
| Vehicles available | Festus | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±2.7 points) | 3.7% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±8.3 points) | 25.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±6.9 points) | 41.0% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±6.7 points) | 29.5% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Festus, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Festus
| Festus | Jefferson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±2.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.9 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±4.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Festus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Festus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festus | — | 26.4 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Crystal City | 1.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Herculaneum | 2.8 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pevely | 4.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Olympian Village | 6.4 mi | 32.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Barnhart | 8.1 mi | 30.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Valmeyer | 8.5 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 8.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Imperial | 9.3 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crystal City, MO (32.2 minutes), Hillsboro, MO (33.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Herculaneum | 29.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 13 | Cedar Hill | 28.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | High Ridge | 28.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Parkdale | 27.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 16 (tie) | Arnold | 27.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Lake Tekakwitha | 27.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 18 | Festus | 26.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Pevely | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 | Murphy | 25.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Imperial | 24.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Kimmswick | 21.9 minutes (±10.9) |
| 23 | Peaceful Village | 11.6 minutes (±18.5) |
Showing 12 of 23 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Festus
How long is the average commute in Festus?
Workers who live in Festus, MO take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Festus without a car?
7.1% of households in Festus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Festus?
8.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Festus worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Festus city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Festus city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Festus city, Missouri
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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