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Eureka, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Greenwood County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,271 Population 992/sq mi density
$45,121 Median Income $28,795 per capita
$73,100 Home Value $99,162 Zillow
$706 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
549 Violent Crime/100K 2,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$45,121 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,100 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,121
40% below
$28,795 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
74% below
Zillow: $99,162
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
549/100K
44% above
2,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
317 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
60%
Home Value
26%
Rent
61%
Poverty
212%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eureka residents earn a median household income of $45,121 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,795. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka is $73,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,162. Median rent is $706/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Eureka reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,279/100K.

Education

11.4% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,271
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,121
Per Capita$28,795
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$739

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent$706
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$99,162
Housing Units1,216
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent549/100K
Property2,279/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,764/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,081 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Eureka was founded in 1857.
The median home in Eureka was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.