Herculaneum, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Herculaneum, MO
At a Glance
How Herculaneum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herculaneum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Herculaneum a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Herculaneum residents earn a median household income of $88,778 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,178. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herculaneum is $222,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,862. Median rent is $2,065/month, with 45.6% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Herculaneum reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,288/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Herculaneum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herculaneum has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.