Eureka, MO

Eureka, Missouri

Introduction to Eureka, Missouri

Eureka, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located20 miles S of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and is 20 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Eureka has a population of 7,676.

Eureka History

The city of Eureka, located in the Saint Louis metro area, was incorporated on April 7, 1954. Initially a village, the city was platted in the year 1858. By the year 1890, population started growing and the village started developing. The city’s early inhabitants were the Shawnee Indians, who settled on the banks of Meramec. The St. Louis Children's Industrial Farm was established in the city in 1898

Eureka and nearby Attractions

• Robertsville State Park
• Jefferson Barracks Historical Park
• Missouri Historical Society Museum
• Castlewood State Park
• Saint Louis Holocaust Museum

Things To Do In Eureka

Eureka offers a number of tourist attractions. The Robertsville State Park and the Castlewood State Park offer facilities for camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking. Museums such as the Saint Louis Holocaust Museum and the Missouri Historical Society Museum display the memorabilia of the area's past.

Eureka Transportation

The Lambert - Saint Louis International Airport is a short distance away.

Eureka Higher Education

One can avail higher education at Saint Louis Community College, Saint Louis University, Southern Illinois University, Southwestern Illinois College, and University of Missouri.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Eureka, MO

Comparing Eureka 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Eureka Almanac

Eureka Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Eureka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Eureka residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Eureka, 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

Wal-Mart in Eureka

Eureka High Schools (2004)

EUREKA SR. HIGH
4525 HWY 109
636-938-2400
Serves 1,422 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

Eureka Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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