At a Glance
Median Income
$57,917
$29,890 per capita
Home Value
$115,600
Zillow: $191,951
Median Rent
$860/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
19.3% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eureka residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,890. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,155 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eureka is $115,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,951. Median rent is $860/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
16.2% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eureka has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population203
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$29,890
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,600
Rent$860
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$191,951
Housing Units126
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation125 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Eureka was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 170 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.