Eureka, MT

Montana · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.4 Fair / 5.0
2,009 Population
$43,750 Median Income
$172,300 Home Value
$1,012 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
180 Violent Crime / 100K
37.7 yrs Median Age
7.4% Bachelor's Degree+
2.4
Overall
2.7
Economy
4.5
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.6
Education

People

Population2,009
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,511/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 88.0%

Economy

2.7/5
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita Income$20,341
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty Rate20.4%
County GDP$880M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$172,300
Zillow Value$509,044
Median Rent$1,012
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,336

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Depression29.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime180/100K
Property Crime630/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft89.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul26° / 70°
Rain15 in/yr
Snow35 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 26 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.68
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Work From Home31.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Eureka Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$43,750
Home Value$172,300
Median Rent$1,012
Poverty Rate20.4%
Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
Unemployment5.2%
Violent Crime179.9 /100K
Avg Temperature47.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,009
Population Density1,511 per sq mi
Median Age37.7 years
Male42.8%
Female57.2%
Male 42.8%
Female 57.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88% Hispanic 7.4% Other 4.6%
White88.0%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.6%

Language

English Only99.6%
Spanish Speakers0.4%
English 99.6% Spanish 0.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.8%
Health Insurance83.0%

Income

42% below avg
Median Household Income$43,750
Per Capita Income$20,341
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$915
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,336

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Poverty Rate20.4%
Total Establishments (County)960
County GDP$880M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation70
Healthcare Facilities63
Retail Stores89
Manufacturing27
Total Establishments960

Industry Mix

Restaurants 70 Healthcare 63 Retail 89 Manufacturing 27

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,336
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,052

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.9 min
Work From Home31.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

39% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$172,300
Zillow Home Value Index$509,044

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied78.6%

Rental Costs

13% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,012

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$988
1 Bedroom$1,076
2 Bedroom$1,336
3 Bedroom$1,789
4 Bedroom$2,113

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,052
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.77%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure35.1%
Asthma12.8%
COPD10.5%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity30.4%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage83.0%
Regular Checkup69.0%
Premature Death Rate9,743 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access59.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)63
Restaurants (County)70

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime179.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault179.9 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime629.5 /100K
Burglary0.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft539.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft89.9 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

26°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average47.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation15.0 in
Annual Snowfall35.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median26.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation2,708 ft (825 m)
Land Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,511 per sq mi
Latitude48.8789°
Longitude-115.0492°
County FIPS30053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 22.2%

Republican +53.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
High School+88.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.68

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,511 per sq mi
Land Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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