At a Glance
Median Income
$45,121
$28,795 per capita
Home Value
$73,100
Zillow: $102,986
Median Rent
$706/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
22.6% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.1% (14% 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 $102,986. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,271
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,121
Per Capita$28,795
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$739
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,100
Rent$706
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$102,986
Housing Units1,216
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,764/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
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.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.