At a Glance
Median Income
$74,405
$34,110 per capita
Home Value
$277,800
Zillow: $219,177
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
21.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $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 $219,177. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population364
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
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$219,177
Housing Units246
Rent Burden15.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death17,332/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain10.9 in/yr
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.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.