About Eldon
Eldon is a small town in central Missouri counting 4,714 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Eldon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,324 residents per square mile.
📰 Eldon News Today
- Mid-Missouri teen dies after drowning in swimming pool FOX 2 · Aug 15
- Teen drowns in swimming pool in Miller County, Mo. KY3 · Aug 15
- Missing Eldon teen dies after being found at bottom of pool ABC17NEWS · Aug 15
- 14-year-old Eldon boy dies after being found in swimming pool OzarksFirst.com · Aug 15
- Debbie Davenport Obituary (2026) - Eldon, MO - Phillips Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eldon Unique
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eldon
- 4th Street Bistro (café)
- Eldon Drive-In
- The Eldon Philly
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Eldon Aquatic Center · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Eldon
- DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL
- ELDON CAREER CTR.
- ELDON HIGH
- ELDON MIDDLE
- ELDON UPPER ELEM.
- SOUTH ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,714
Rank in state#143 of 938
Land area3.56 sq mi
Density1,324/sq mi
Coordinates38.3511, -92.5767