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Eminence, MO

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Population
532
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
669 ft
Median Home Value
$120,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$432/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Eminence

Eminence is a small community of about 500 residents set deep in the Missouri Ozarks. As the Shannon County seat, it is home to the county courthouse, local clinics, and the Eminence school district, which means the town offers more essential services than its population size might suggest. Daily life is quiet and close-knit, centered around friendly local businesses, school events, and a relaxed rural pace.

Junction of Jacks Fork and Current River near Eminence, Missouri (79271)

Outdoor recreation defines the area, with the crystal-clear Jacks Fork River flowing right past town and the Current River nearby. Living in the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways puts canoeing, camping, and scenic spots like Alley Spring right in your backyard. During the warm months, float trips and tourism bring a steady wave of visitors, giving this quiet county seat an energetic boost all summer long.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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