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Eldon, MO


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Eldon, Missouri

Eldon, Missouri, in Miller county, is 43 miles S of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 119 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 4,895.

The People and Families of Eldon

In Eldon, about 49% of adults are married. Lots of people in Eldon live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Eldon features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eldon had a median family income of $34,621.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Eldon residents, with $1,100. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eldon Housing

In Eldon, 57% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Eldon, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Eldon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Eldon Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Eldon Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Eldon, MO

Comparing Eldon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime33

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