What are the schools like in Eldon, MO?

Eldon is served primarily by ELDON R-I. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Eldon?

The median household income in Eldon, MO is $44,714 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Eldon, MO?

Eldon has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.3 inches.

Eldon, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Eldon, MO affordable or expensive?

Eldon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eldon is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,600 and the median rent is $783 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eldon, MO?

Eldon has a violent crime rate of 300.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 407.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eldon, MO a Good Place to Live?

Eldon is a small town of 4,435 in Missouri, with a median household income of $44,714 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Eldon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eldon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eldon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.8

Eldon's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eldon costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eldon, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$783	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,714	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Eldon's violent crime rate is 300.2 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

300.2 /100k

Property Crime

407.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Eldon is served primarily by ELDON R-I. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eldon, MO	National Avg
School District	ELDON R-I	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eldon sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 4.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eldon, MO
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	4.3"

Demographics

Metric	Eldon, MO	National Avg
Population	4,435	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Aurora Springs, MO 2 mi Olean, MO 5 mi Barnett, MO 6 mi Bagnell, MO 8 mi Eugene, MO 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Eldon

Eldon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65026

Eldon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eldon, MO affordable or expensive?

Eldon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eldon roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,600 and median rent is $783/month.

What is the crime rate in Eldon, MO?

Eldon's violent crime rate is 300.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 407.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eldon?

Public schools in Eldon are operated by ELDON R-I. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eldon, MO a good place to live?

Eldon, MO has a population of 4,435, a median household income of $44,714, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Eldon?

Eldon averages 40.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 4.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eldon?

Eldon, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65026.

What is the population of Eldon?

The population of Eldon, Missouri is 4,435 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eldon?

Key numbers for living in Eldon: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $106,600, median household income $44,714, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.