At a Glance
Median Income
$78,500
$36,130 per capita
Home Value
$133,900
Zillow: $191,516
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.8% 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
4.2 / 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 $78,500 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,130. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eureka is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,516. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
23.9% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eureka has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population91
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$36,130
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,900
Rent
Ownership92.1%
Zillow$191,516
Housing Units40
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation724 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+18.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Eureka was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.