The Town FilesSt. Francois County, Missouri
66,999 people. The median home is worth $169,300 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $57,477.
Towns in St. Francois County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 18,217 | $196,500 | $53,729 | 38.5 |
| Park Hills | 8,587 | $131,300 | $52,563 | 33.0 |
| Bonne Terre | 6,903 | $153,000 | $46,179 | 39.0 |
| Desloge | 4,823 | $127,500 | $60,820 | 38.1 |
People and housing
| St. Francois County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,300 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $794 | $855 |
| Median household income | $57,477 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 39.5 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
23,026 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,743 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 424 storm events in St. Francois County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
St. Francois County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4924: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1980: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).