Eldon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,486 Population 1,260/sq mi density
$39,202 Median Income $24,723 per capita
$116,900 Home Value $195,156 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
300 Violent Crime/100K 429 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,202 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
300 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Eldon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density1,260/sq mi
Coordinates38.3484°N, 92.5816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportColumbia Regional (COU)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 150 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 121 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 43 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 80 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 40 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 141 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 115 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 101 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 133 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 122 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 309 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 85 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 3 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 82 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 54 km 4
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 81 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,388 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 7,388 57 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,344 68 km
2006 BIG SPRING FIRE 4,921 59 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,767 56 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 79 km
2009 MOUNTAIN CREEK 4,322 64 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,179 68 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,538 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,533 70 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,492 67 km
1994 UNNAMED 3,336 54 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,135 64 km
2012 KINFOLK RD 2,883 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,763 60 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,710 59 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,590 56 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,575 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Eldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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