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Eugene, MO

Missouri

Eugene is a small town in Missouri with a population of 163. Residents earn $59,083 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
163 Population 494/sq mi density
$59,083 Median Income $23,081 per capita
$64,500 Home Value $303,036 Zillow
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,500 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,083
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $64,500
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.0%
50% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.1%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
55% lower than US avg

How Eugene Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population163
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density494/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,083
Per Capita$23,081
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.5%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$303,036
Housing Units61
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking14.7%
Depression25.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation833 ft (254 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband59.0%

Is Eugene a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eugene receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Eugene offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eugene is $59,083, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eugene is $64,500, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Eugene has a population of 163 with a density of 494 people per square mile. The median age is 25.5 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

163
Total Population
494
People / sq mi
25.5yrs
Median Age
34% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Eugene vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eugene vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eugene is $59,083, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Eugene vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,083
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,081

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
55% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Eugene is $64,500, 77% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $303,036.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,500
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$303,036

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units61
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

In Eugene, 34.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 25.1% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Eugene vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.1%
6% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.0%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate72.2%
Dental Visits61.9%

Food & Exercise

17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.0%
50% below US avg
High School+89.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density494/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone79.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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