Eminence is a small town of 462 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,227
and a 8.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eminence stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Eminence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eminence 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: 88.6
Eminence's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eminence costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eminence, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$738
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,227
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eminence's violent crime rate is 306.1 per 100,000 residents
— 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
306.1 /100k
Property Crime
538.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eminence is served primarily by EMINENCE R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eminence, MO
National Avg
School District
EMINENCE R-I
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eminence sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 91.5°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.0 inches of snow per year.
Eminence's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eminence roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,300 and median rent is $738/month.
Eminence's violent crime rate is 306.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 538.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eminence are operated by EMINENCE R-I.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eminence, MO has a population of 462, a median household income of $35,227, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%.
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.
Eminence averages 45.3°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 6.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eminence, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65466.
The population of Eminence, Missouri is 462 with a median age of 44.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eminence: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,300, median household income $35,227, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eminence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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