Kansas
Eureka is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,271. Residents earn $45,121 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eureka receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Eureka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eureka is $45,121, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 26.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Eureka is $73,100, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Eureka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,121 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,795 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $739 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,787 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.3% |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 206 |
| County GDP | $209M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,920 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.99% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $73,100 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $99,162 |
| Census Median Rent | $706 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,920 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.99% |
| Obesity | 44.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 10,764/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.0 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,081 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8260°N, 96.2890°W |
| County FIPS | 20073 |
Winner: Republican by 61 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.4% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 992/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |