Defiance, MO is a small town located about 20 miles outside St. Louis, Missouri in the United States. It has a population of approximately 2181 people. The town is known for its strong sense of community and local pride. One important part of this community is the numerous religious congregations that call Defiance home. From traditional mainline Christian denominations like Catholics and Baptists to nondenominational churches and even one synagogue, there is a rich tapestry of faith-based communities in Defiance. These churches provide an important spiritual resource to the people living in the area and are integral to the cultural identity of Defiance as a whole. The churches also organize social events and programs that bring together members of all ages to build relationships and enjoy fellowship with one another, further strengthening the bonds between residents.
53.2% of the people in Defiance are religious:
- 6.6% are Baptist
- 0.2% are Episcopalian
- 24.4% are Catholic
- 5.1% are Lutheran
- 4.9% are Methodist
- 0.8% are Pentecostal
- 2.2% are Presbyterian
- 1.0% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 7.9% are another Christian faith
- 0.0% are Judaism
- 0.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.0% affilitates with Islam
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