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Eldon, MO
City in Miller County, Missouri.
Population
4,556
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,282
ZIP codes
0
Eldon and its ZIP codes
Eldon at a glance
- Eldon is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 163rd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $41,684, 41% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (32% below Missouri) and median rent is $822 a month.
Local data for Eldon, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eldon, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,684
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$822/mo
Homeownership
68.5%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (675), Irish Americans (464), Scottish Americans (239).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Miller County. PPP loans are for Eldon.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,599
7,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,799
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $6,215 per person
How people get to work
Eldon, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eldon, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
510
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eldon, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Eldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora SpringsCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| OleanTown | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| BarnettCity | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| BagnellTown | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| EugeneCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| TuscumbiaTown | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LakesideCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Lake OzarkCity | 10 mi | 7.2 |
| Village of Four SeasonsVillage | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| RussellvilleCity | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Gravois MillsTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Osage BeachCity | 16 mi | 9.8 |
| LathamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| VersaillesCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| LaurieCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Sunrise BeachVillage | 17 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eldon, MO in?
- Eldon is in Miller County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Eldon, MO?
- About 4,556 people live in Eldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eldon?
- Nearby places include Aurora Springs (1.7 mi), Olean (4.9 mi), Barnett (6 mi), Bagnell (8.4 mi), Eugene (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023