How long is the commute from Eureka, MO?
Workers who live in Eureka, MO take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Eureka get to work
| Means of transportation | Eureka | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±5.7 points) | 71.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.3 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±4.4 points) | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Eureka, the average commute is higher than in St. Louis County (23.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Eureka, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in St. Louis County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Eureka ranks 14 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 449 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eureka
| Vehicles available | Eureka | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±4.3 points) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.3% (±5.2 points) | 37.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.9% (±7.3 points) | 39.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±6.8 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Eureka, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Louis County (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (6.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eureka
| Eureka | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±4.4 points) | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±3.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±3.1 points) | 93.4% (±0.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Eureka, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Eureka
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | — | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Wildwood | 5.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Tekakwitha | 5.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Byrnes Mill | 5.7 mi | 38.1 minutes (±12.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific | 5.8 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| LaBarque Creek | 5.9 mi | 36.9 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Peaceful Village | 6.0 mi | 11.6 minutes (±18.5) | Not measurably different |
| Parkdale | 6.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| High Ridge | 6.6 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: LaBarque Creek, MO (36.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Oakville | 27.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 | Black Jack | 27.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 10 | Hazelwood | 27.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Bel-Ridge | 27.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Wildwood | 27.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 13 | Country Club Hills | 27.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 14 | Eureka | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Jennings | 26.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Bellefontaine Neighbors | 26.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Bella Villa | 26.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 18 | Riverview | 26.3 minutes (±7.8) |
| 19 | St. George | 26.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 20 | Florissant | 25.8 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Eureka
How long is the average commute in Eureka?
Workers who live in Eureka, MO take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eureka without a car?
5.9% of households in Eureka have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eureka?
17.9% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Eureka worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eureka city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eureka city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eureka city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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