Eureka, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,009 Population 1,511/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $20,341 per capita
$172,300 Home Value $526,579 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 46.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
189 Violent Crime/100K 379 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$172,300 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$20,341 per capita
Home Value
$172,300
39% below
Zillow: $526,579
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
46.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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
58%
Home Value
61%
Rent
87%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 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 $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,341. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka is $172,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $526,579. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Eureka reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 379/100K.

Education

7.4% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,009
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,511/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$20,341
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915

Housing

A
Home Value$172,300
Rent$1,012
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$526,579
Housing Units681
Rent Burden46.7%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property379/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,743/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
Elevation2,708 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Eureka was built in 1974.
31.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.