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Eureka, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Wilson County County
3.1
/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
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
899
Violent Crime/100K
6,055 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,600 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
899 violent crimes/100K (137% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eureka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.0").