Eminence, MO

Eminence, Missouri

Eminence, Missouri, in Shannon county, is 97 miles N of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 118 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. About 548 people people live in Eminence.

The People and Families of Eminence

In Eminence, about 52% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Eminence, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Eminence. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eminence had a median family income of $21,607.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Eminence than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Eminence Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Eminence, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Eminence is one place with an advantage over most places in Missouri. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Eminence, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Eminence enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Eminence, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Eminence Almanac

Eminence Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Eminence Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Eminence, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Eminence High Schools (2004)

EMINENCE HIGH
505 S SIXTH ST
573-226-3252
Serves 153 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Eminence Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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