The Town FilesEldon, Missouri
City in Miller County · population 4,416 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,400
- Household income
- $41,684
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 44.3
Eldon is a city of 4,416 people in Miller County, Missouri. The median home is worth $157,400, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 87% of Missouri towns, better for retirees than 85% of Missouri towns, quieter than 75% of Missouri towns.
How Eldon 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 Eldon is worth $157,400, close to the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $41,684, which is more affordable than 9% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $822 a month. 68.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eldon | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,400 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $822 | $855 |
| Median household income | $41,684 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.5% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Eldon
| People | Eldon | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.3 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.2% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.5% | 88.7% |
Weather in Eldon
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.8 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 97 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eldon since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 7, 1990 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 81 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 16, 2026.
Severe weather in Miller County since 1996
Miller County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4929: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Miller County
Miller County had 8,005 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,073 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Eldon itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Eldon
6 public schools with 2,015 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELDON HIGH | 9-12 | 616 | 19.9 |
| SOUTH ELEM. | PK-2 | 536 | 15.3 |
| ELDON UPPER ELEM. | 3-5 | 446 | 15.9 |
| ELDON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 402 | 13.4 |
| DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL | K-12 | 15 | 7.5 |
| ELDON CAREER CTR. | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Eldon
- Osage Beach, MO15.3 mi · 4,637 people · home $355,200
- Versailles, MO15.7 mi · 2,539 people · home $117,500
- California, MO19.3 mi · 4,498 people · home $152,700
- Tipton, MO23.7 mi · 2,920 people · home $130,200
- Camdenton, MO25.2 mi · 3,960 people · home $175,500
- Jefferson City, MO26.4 mi · 43,228 people · home $218,700
Eldon questions
Is Eldon, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eldon scores better for retirees than 85% of Missouri towns and quieter than 75%. 23.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.3).
How much does a house cost in Eldon?
The median owner-occupied home in Eldon is valued at $157,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,684, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $822 a month.
What is the weather like in Eldon?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 5.8 inches of snow.
Does Eldon get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eldon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 7, 1990. 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)