At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$20,341 per capita
Home Value
$172,300
Zillow: $509,044
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
711/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
274 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.4 / 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 5.2% (44% 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 $509,044. 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 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 711/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population2,009
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density1,511/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$20,341
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A
Home Value$172,300
Rent$1,012
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$509,044
Housing Units681
Rent Burden46.7%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property711/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
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.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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