The Town FilesEminence, Missouri
City in Shannon County · population 515 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,700
- Household income
- $45,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 38.7
Eminence is a city of 515 people in Shannon County, Missouri. The median home is worth $120,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 98% of Missouri towns, quieter than 94% of Missouri towns.
How Eminence ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eminence is worth $120,700, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $45,417, which is more affordable than 54% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $432 a month. 75.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eminence | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,700 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $432 | $855 |
| Median household income | $45,417 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 75.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.7% | — |
Who lives in Eminence
| People | Eminence | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 12.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 70.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.0% | 88.7% |
Weather in Eminence
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 21.0°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.0 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eminence since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 18, 1984 about 6.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 1 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 3, 1989.
Severe weather in Shannon County since 1996
Shannon County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4855: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Shannon County
Shannon County had 1,562 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $35,970 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Eminence itself the ACS puts it at 13.5%.
Public schools in Eminence
2 public schools with 253 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMINENCE ELEM. | PK-6 | 129 | 10.8 |
| EMINENCE HIGH | 7-12 | 124 | 9.5 |
Towns near Eminence
- Winona, MO10.3 mi · 950 people · home $95,500
- Birch Tree, MO12.9 mi · 541 people · home $75,000
- Van Buren, MO21.6 mi · 747 people · home $103,400
- Mountain View, MO21.8 mi · 2,533 people · home $123,500
- Ellington, MO22.0 mi · 790 people · home $71,300
Eminence questions
Is Eminence, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eminence scores better for retirees than 98% of Missouri towns and quieter than 94%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Eminence?
The median owner-occupied home in Eminence is valued at $120,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,417, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $432 a month.
What is the weather like in Eminence?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 21.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 6.0 inches of snow.
Does Eminence get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eminence since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 18, 1984. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)