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Eureka, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Eureka County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
364 Population 282/sq mi density
$74,405 Median Income $34,110 per capita
$277,800 Home Value $199,704 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
743 Violent Crime/100K 908 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,405 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$277,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
743 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$74,405
1% below
$34,110 per capita
Home Value
$277,800
1% below
Zillow: $199,704
Violent Crime
743/100K
95% above
908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
330 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)

Income
99%
Home Value
99%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
195%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 $74,405 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,110. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 54 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka is $277,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,704. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Eureka reports 743 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 908/100K.

Education

5.3% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population364
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$74,405
Per Capita$34,110
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,263

Housing

A+
Home Value$277,800
Rent
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$199,704
Housing Units246
Rent Burden15.5%

Crime

F
Violent743/100K
Property908/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death17,332/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,662 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Eureka was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.359 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.