Eureka, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Eureka, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?
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.