Herculaneum, MO Insurance Guide — Local Risks & Coverage
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Here's the local picture for insurance in Herculaneum, Missouri — the real employers, geography, housing, and weather that shape your coverage, from a licensed local agent who shops 69+ carriers.
The Herculaneum economy & who needs coverage
Herculaneum, a suburb of St. Louis, has a median household income of $93,438 (2024) and an employed population of 2,722 (2024). The local job base is likely diverse, with residents working in various sectors and many potentially commuting to the wider St. Louis metropolitan area. (Source: https://datausa.io/profile/geo/herculaneum-mo/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herculaneum,_Missouri)
Major employers & who's hiring in Herculaneum
- Dunklin R-V School District — Education (hiring)
- City of Herculaneum — Government (hiring)
- The Doe Run Company — Manufacturing/Port Operations (hiring)
- Mercy Hospital Jefferson — Healthcare (hiring)
- Lorenzen Candle Co. — Manufacturing (hiring)
Local businesses in Herculaneum
A few local businesses that make Herculaneum what it is — independent of our agency.
- Ricotta Heating & Air — HVAC
- B.F. Mahn & Sons, Inc. — HVAC, Plumbing
- Bone Heating & Cooling — HVAC
- Kay Bee Electric — Electrical Contractor
- House Excavating — Excavation
- Homeland Roofing LLC — Roofing Contractor
- Autocenters Nissan — Auto Shop (Dealership)
- Jefferson County Auto Repair — Auto Shop
- Creative Lawn Care (ZAC Creative Services) — Lawn/Mowing
- Reliable Tree Care — Tree Trimming
- Dairy Queen Grill & Chill — Restaurant
- Main & Mill Brewing Company — Restaurant
Local landmarks & geography
- Mississippi River — The city is located on the bluffs of the west bank of the Mississippi River, indicating a significant flood risk for properties in floodplains or near the river. First Street Foundation data shows flood risk for properties in Herculaneum, MO.
- Interstate 55 — Interstate 55 runs through or near Herculaneum, affecting accessibility and potentially commercial property values. While not a direct natural hazard, proximity to a major highway can influence noise levels and potential for vehicle-related incidents.
- The Doe Run Company — A major industrial employer in Herculaneum, involved in lead mining and recycling. Proximity to industrial plants can influence local property values and may pose environmental considerations or specific industrial risks for nearby properties.
Housing stock in Herculaneum
The housing stock in Herculaneum includes new construction, such as ranch homes in subdivisions like Kensington Ridge (built as recently as 2025). This indicates a mix of newer properties, likely frame construction, with modern roofing materials. While specific data on typical age or predominant construction materials (brick/frame/manufactured) for the entire stock is not readily available, the presence of new developments suggests a growing and evolving residential area rather than a focus on historic districts. New construction homes would have new roofs, impacting replacement costs favorably. (Source: https://homes.mitula.com/houses-herculaneum, https://www.trulia.com/for_sale/Herculaneum,MO/new_homes_lt/)
Weather & flood risk in Herculaneum
Herculaneum, MO faces significant severe weather risks, including frequent hail events with 13 on-the-ground reports and 67 Doppler radar detections, and has been under severe weather warnings 41 times in the last year. The area also experienced a tornado on April 15, 2023, impacting the region from Festus to Herculaneum.
Flood risk in Herculaneum, MO is notable, with 100% of local ZIP codes located within FEMA flood zones and 57 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims. Currently, 10.3% of properties are at risk of flooding, a percentage projected to increase over the next 30 years according to First Street Foundation.
Local facts that affect Herculaneum insurance
- Herculaneum, MO has had 13 reports of on-the-ground hail by trained spotters and Doppler radar has detected hail on 67 occasions. — High
- A tornado impacted the area from Festus to Herculaneum, MO on April 15, 2023. — High
- 100% of Herculaneum, MO's ZIP codes are within FEMA flood zones, and there have been 57 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims. — High
- Currently, 10.3% of properties in Herculaneum, MO have a risk of flooding, with this risk projected to increase over the next 30 years. — High
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org · interactivehailmaps.com · weather.gov · zipcheckup.com · firststreet.org · dunklin.k12.mo.us · cityofherculaneum.gov · doerun.com · indeed.com · lorenzencandleco.com · indeed.com