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Eureka.
About
Life in Eureka
Eureka is a community of 12,371 people in Missouri. The median household income is $108,947, median rent runs about $1,240 per month, and median home values are around $379,200. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Eureka at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
4.8%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
+14.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Eureka: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eureka, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.3%), and 1.7% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
30.3%
of residents
65 and Older
13.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.0%
of households
Married Couples
59.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.74
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Eureka
In Eureka, rent runs 21% above the MO average, and home values are 65% above the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,587
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $410,814 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Eureka and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Eureka, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Eureka: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Eureka is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Eureka Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute27 min avg
How Eureka residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eureka, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eureka runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
102.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
694.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eureka Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Eureka, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Eureka is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 18 miles from Eureka) is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
93
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Jefferson County, MO (18 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eureka has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
11.4"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
103
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 22°F | 2.38" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 1.98" |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 3.48" |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 4.58" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.56" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.31" |
| Jul | 90°F | 68°F | 3.30" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.44" |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.02" |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.10" |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.28" |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 2.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eureka
Uninsured
2.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eureka's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ssm St Clare Health Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Fenton
St Lukes Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.1 mi away · Chesterfield
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Saint Louis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eureka
Eureka's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 52.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eureka (within 15 miles)
Maryville University of Saint Louis
12.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 5,658 students · in-state tuition $27,166 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,386 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 229 students · in-state tuition $10,800 · 55% graduate · median earnings $59,488 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eureka
Eureka has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
16 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
26 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
49 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayOzark National Scenic Riverways
National Scenic Riverways
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eureka
Eureka Hills Branch
500 Workman Rd, Eureka
Cities Near Eureka
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Eureka FAQ
Is Eureka, Missouri affordable?⌄
Eureka's median rent is $1,252/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $108,394/year. Median home value is $379,200.
Is Eureka, Missouri safe?⌄
Eureka's violent crime rate was 102 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 694 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eureka, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Eureka, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eureka, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Eureka is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,252/month and median household income is $108,394/year. The median home value is $379,200. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eureka, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Eureka is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from