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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,081 ft (329 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density992/sq mi
Coordinates37.8260°N, 96.2890°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreenwood County County
Nearest AirportWichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (ICT)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.5 / 100
Community Resilience42.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 149 km
Jan 16, 2019 4 km ENE of South Haven, Kansas M4.0 127 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 84 km
Jan 23, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 146 km
Aug 9, 2017 10 km N of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 140 km
Jun 22, 2020 6 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.7 147 km
Mar 24, 2015 8 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.7 144 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 124 km
Mar 14, 2021 5 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 83 km
Mar 20, 2022 9 km WNW of Viola, Kansas M3.5 132 km
Apr 8, 2018 7 km E of Freeport, Kansas M3.5 148 km
Aug 19, 2016 7 km SSW of Cheney, Kansas M3.5 137 km
Mar 14, 2021 3 km NE of Eastborough, Kansas M3.5 84 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 121 km
Apr 13, 2016 1 km W of Braman, Oklahoma M3.5 138 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 116 km
Jul 15, 2020 7 km N of Nardin, Oklahoma M3.5 147 km
Aug 31, 2017 7 km S of Cheney, Kansas M3.4 134 km
Feb 3, 2015 7 km NNW of Caldwell, Kansas M3.4 146 km
Mar 8, 2018 2 km WSW of Hutchinson, Kansas M3.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

591 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 71 fatalities, 579 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 98 km 44
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 66 km 6
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 93 km 3
Jun 10, 1958 EF4 64 km 15
Apr 29, 2022 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 26, 2018 EF3 2 km 0
Jul 7, 2016 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 98 km 0
May 21, 2011 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 21, 2005 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 2004 EF3 92 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 30 km 0
May 8, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 41 km 1
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 98 km 1
Oct 15, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 3, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RD 80 (63,061 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 RD 80 63,061 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 60,976 22 km
1998 ANNUAL BUR 60,039 75 km
2002 UNNAMED 26,655 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 20,760 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 20,347 96 km
2000 WEST SIDE MVD 18,701 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 15,100 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,832 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 14,661 18 km
2018 18-85 14,632 25 km
2016 FERGUSON RANCH 13,625 43 km
1996 UNNAMED 13,265 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 13,063 17 km
1989 UNNAMED 12,241 19 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,063 56 km
2002 WEST UNIT 11,187 37 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,123 42 km
1996 UNNAMED 10,911 27 km
2001 TALLGRASS 01 10,737 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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