Festus, Missouri · ZIP 63028

Festus — ZIP 63028

Festus (63028) scores 84/100 — Good for Missouri. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $309K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency52%

Avg reading proficiency59%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100

Typical home value$309K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$309K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,288

Violent Crime

514

Property Crime

1,774

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Missouri (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
FESTUS ELEM.	KG–03	1,045	76%	69%
FESTUS INTERMEDIATE	04–06	804	62%	63%
FESTUS MIDDLE	07–08	486	54%	54%
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	300	47%	67%
FESTUS SR. HIGH	09–12	1,019	46%	65%
DANBY-RUSH TOWER MIDDLE	06–08	246	40%	50%
TELEGRAPH INTERMEDIATE	03–05	230	38%	47%
PLATTIN PRIMARY	KG–02	203	Not reported	Not reported
Festus Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	141	Not reported	Not reported
JEFFERSON R-VII PRESCHOOL	PK–PK	57	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,913

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 63028 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 63028 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 63028 is approximately $309K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 63028 in Festus has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.