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Eldon, MO

Eldon, MO.

Population: 11,606 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Eldon, MO is $235,685 — up 3.0% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,000/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, heatwave, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$235,685

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,685
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+32.4%
10-year appreciation
+104.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$236,649
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
63
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,000/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, ELDON R-I
Schools include
DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL, ELDON MIDDLE, ELDON HIGH, SOUTH ELEM., ELDON CAREER CTR.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 66% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Eldon Model Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+170 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
23.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.2%
Median annual property tax
$965
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
44.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,597
Average weekly wage
$804
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EldonState medianUS median
Median home value$235,685$244,663$289,727
Typical rent$1,000/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$965$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Eldon, MO?
$235,685.
What is typical rent in Eldon, MO?
Typical rent: $1,000/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Eldon, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, tornado, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Eldon, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 66% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Eldon, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Eldon, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Eldon, MO?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Eldon, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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