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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²)
Population Density1,109/sq mi
Coordinates38.5026°N, 90.6279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 53 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 132 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 49 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 142 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 145 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 129 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 128 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 133 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 143 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 139 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 51 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 73 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 12 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 96 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 83 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 127 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 92 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 19 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 72 km
Nov 5, 1996 11 km SW of Marquand, Missouri M2.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 86 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 74 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 21 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 4 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 26 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 27 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 57 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 23 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 14 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 69 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 92 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 70 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 92 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 84 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 84 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 62 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 86 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 95 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,196 84 km
2022 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 1,155 91 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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