Eureka: Economy & Jobs
Eureka reports a median household income of $108,394 (1.3× higher than St. Louis County median $82,936; 1.5× higher than Missouri median $70,702), with homes at a median value of $379,200. The surrounding county supports 49,458 jobs (avg $49,615).
- $69,815 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs Missouri $81,145).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $108,394 — above the Missouri median ($66,498). Poverty rate 7.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 31% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 13.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 31.4% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 4.2% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $112,040 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $7,822,088 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $69,815 (vs Missouri $81,145) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $124,147 |
| Median Household Income | $108,394 (vs Missouri $66,498) |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $108,394 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 18% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 27.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 17.9% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 49,458 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,453,858,302 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $49,615 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,876,400 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% (vs Missouri 2.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 656 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,089 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Animal Totals, Cattle, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 3,930 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 41,080 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,820,729 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 22 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 74 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 28 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 102 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 141 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 13 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 18 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (8)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Walmart SC 295 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 8 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | EUREKA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,383,585,580 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,102.11 (vs Missouri $6,704) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 226,739 people (vs Missouri 29,363) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 74.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 17.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 37.5 years (at Missouri median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 24.9% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12