At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$41,989 per capita
Home Value
$82,800
Zillow: $152,447
Median Rent
$542/mo
47.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.9% smoking rate
How Eldred Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldred's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldred a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldred residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldred is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,447. Median rent is $542/month, with 47.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.9% of adults in Eldred hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldred has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population184
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density1,415/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$41,989
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent$542
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$152,447
Housing Units118
Rent Burden47.0%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,190/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation446 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute44 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldred was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.