At a Glance
Median Income
$55,172
$36,229 per capita
Home Value
$154,600
Zillow: $217,950
Median Rent
$680/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
13.7% smoking rate
How Eureka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eureka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eureka residents earn a median household income of $55,172 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,229. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eureka is $154,600 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,950. Median rent is $680/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
31.9% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eureka has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,095
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,859/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,172
Per Capita$36,229
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,600
Rent$680
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$217,950
Housing Units2,398
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation740 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Eureka was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.