The Town FilesEureka, Missouri
City in St. Louis County · population 11,646 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $379,200
- Household income
- $108,394
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 35
- Median age
- 37.5
Eureka is a city of 11,646 people in St. Louis County, Missouri. The median home is worth $379,200, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks more upscale than 95% of Missouri towns, better for families than 89% of Missouri towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Missouri towns.
How Eureka 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 Eureka is worth $379,200, above the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $108,394, which is more affordable than 19% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $1,252 a month. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eureka | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $379,200 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $1,252 | $855 |
| Median household income | $108,394 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Eureka
| People | Eureka | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 17.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Eureka
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 22.0°F. About 39.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.4 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 45 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eureka since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on February 10, 1959 about 3.3 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 193 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 127 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 4, 1982.
Severe weather in St. Louis County since 1996
St. Louis County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4877: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| August 8, 2022 | Flood | DR-4665: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in St. Louis County
St. Louis County had 596,676 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,926 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Eureka itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Eureka
4 public schools with 3,196 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUREKA SR. HIGH | 9-12 | 1,651 | 15.9 |
| GEGGIE ELEM. | K-5 | 635 | 16.3 |
| EUREKA ELEM. | K-5 | 505 | 14.9 |
| BLEVINS ELEM. | K-5 | 405 | 14.5 |
Towns near Eureka
- Wildwood, MO5.6 mi · 35,417 people · home $495,800
- Byrnes Mill, MO5.7 mi · 3,173 people · home $306,200
- Pacific, MO5.8 mi · 7,414 people · home $249,300
- High Ridge, MO6.6 mi · 4,242 people · home $172,200
- Ellisville, MO7.0 mi · 9,985 people · home $366,600
- Ballwin, MO8.4 mi · 31,103 people · home $377,100
- Murphy, MO8.6 mi · 8,425 people · home $184,700
- Valley Park, MO8.8 mi · 6,885 people · home $251,000
Eureka questions
Is Eureka, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eureka scores better for retirees than 74% of Missouri towns and quieter than 32%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Eureka?
The median owner-occupied home in Eureka is valued at $379,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,394, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,252 a month.
What is the weather like in Eureka?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 22.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year and 11.4 inches of snow.
Does Eureka get tornadoes?
35 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eureka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on February 10, 1959. 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)