The Town FilesEl Dorado Springs, Missouri
City in Cedar County · population 3,493 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,900
- Household income
- $32,128
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 44.1
El Dorado Springs is a city of 3,493 people in Cedar County, Missouri. The median home is worth $103,900, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Missouri towns, better transit than 79% of Missouri towns.
How El Dorado Springs 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 El Dorado Springs is worth $103,900, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $32,128, which is more affordable than 28% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 46.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | El Dorado Springs | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,900 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $775 | $855 |
| Median household income | $32,128 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 46.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in El Dorado Springs
| People | El Dorado Springs | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.4% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in El Dorado Springs
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 48.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of El Dorado Springs since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1999 about 9.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 19 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 29, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 2026.
Severe weather in Cedar County since 1996
Cedar County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cedar County
Cedar County had 3,486 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,789 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in El Dorado Springs itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in El Dorado Springs
3 public schools with 1,133 students, about 12.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL DORADO SPRINGS ELEM. | PK-5 | 566 | 13.8 |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS HIGH | 9-12 | 337 | 12.0 |
| EL DORADO SPRINGS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 230 | 10.0 |
Towns near El Dorado Springs
- Nevada, MO18.1 mi · 8,212 people · home $122,700
- Lamar, MO29.6 mi · 4,266 people · home $117,200
El Dorado Springs questions
Is El Dorado Springs, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, El Dorado Springs scores better for retirees than 62% of Missouri towns and quieter than 50%. 23.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in El Dorado Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in El Dorado Springs is valued at $103,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,128, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in El Dorado Springs?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.7 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does El Dorado Springs get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of El Dorado Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1999. 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)