Eureka, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,371 Population 1,109/sq mi density
$108,947 Median Income $48,832 per capita
$352,200 Home Value $411,960 Zillow
$1,240 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
133 Violent Crime/100K 877 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,947 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$352,200 home value, $1,240/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,947
45% above
$48,832 per capita
Home Value
$352,200
25% above
Zillow: $411,960
Median Rent
$1,240/mo
7% above
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
877/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
51% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
12% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Eureka Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eureka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
145%
Home Value
125%
Rent
107%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eureka residents earn a median household income of $108,947 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,832. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka is $352,200 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,960. Median rent is $1,240/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Safety & Crime

Eureka reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 877/100K.

Education

50.9% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,371
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,947
Per Capita$48,832
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$352,200
Rent$1,240
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$411,960
Housing Units4,472
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property877/100K

Health

Obesity28.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation472 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.0%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Eureka was built in 1995.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (22 miles).
6.9% of the population has a disability.