North Carolina
Eureka is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 203. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eureka receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Eureka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eureka is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Eureka is $115,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Eureka enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 86.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,917 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,890 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,051 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,414 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,155 |
| County GDP | $5,166M |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Healthcare | 200 |
| Retail | 328 |
| Manufacturing | 85 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,409 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $115,600 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $860 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,409 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 12,403/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 200 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.3 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 597/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5414°N, 77.8763°W |
| County FIPS | 37195 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.2% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 597/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 200 |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Retail Stores | 328 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 32.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |