Eugene is a small town of 143 in Missouri, with a median household income of $69,583
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eugene stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eugene is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eugene 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: 87.7
Eugene's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eugene costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eugene, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Eugene's violent crime rate is 248.9 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
248.9 /100k
Property Crime
1391.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eugene is served primarily by COLE CO. R-V.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eugene, MO
National Avg
School District
COLE CO. R-V
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eugene 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.
Eugene's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eugene roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,700 and median rent is N/A/month.
Eugene's violent crime rate is 248.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1391.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eugene are operated by COLE CO. R-V.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eugene, MO has a population of 143, a median household income of $69,583, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Eugene 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).
Eugene, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65032.
The population of Eugene, Missouri is 143 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eugene: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $83,700, median household income $69,583, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eugene side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.