Eureka, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
203
Population
597/sq mi density
$57,917
Median Income
$29,890 per capita
$115,600
Home Value
$191,951 Zillow
$860
Median Rent
22.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $860/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eureka enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wilson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (3.2").