Eureka, SD

South Dakota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.6 Good / 5.0
946 Population
$34,167 Median Income
$69,800 Home Value
$557 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
58.7 yrs Median Age
20.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.6
Overall
3.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.6
Education

People

Population946
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density1,017/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93.1%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita Income$40,553
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate14.5%
County GDP$141M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$69,800
Median Rent$557
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$990

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression22.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Jan / Jul11° / 70°
Rain20 in/yr
Snow44 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 35 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+77.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.45
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Work From Home1.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Eureka Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$34,167
Home Value$69,800
Median Rent$557
Poverty Rate14.5%
Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature41.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population946
Population Density1,017 per sq mi
Median Age58.7 years
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Male 46.3%
Female 53.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.1% Black 4% Hispanic 2.5%
White93.1%
Black or African American4.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.0%

Language

English Only90.4%
Spanish Speakers9.6%
English 90.4% Spanish 9.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.4%
Health Insurance93.3%

Income

55% below avg
Median Household Income$34,167
Per Capita Income$40,553
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$804
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,809

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate14.5%
Total Establishments (County)97
County GDP$141M

Business & Industry (County)

Healthcare Facilities7
Retail Stores12
Manufacturing7
Total Establishments97

Industry Mix

Healthcare 7 Retail 12 Manufacturing 7

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,809

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.3 min
Work From Home1.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

75% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$69,800

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.6%

Rental Costs

52% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$557

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$691
1 Bedroom$784
2 Bedroom$990
3 Bedroom$1,295
4 Bedroom$1,540

Property Tax

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.3%
Regular Checkup72.4%
Premature Death Rate4,353 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.5 / 10
Exercise Access57.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)7

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

11°F Jan 70°F Jul
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Average41.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation20.3 in
Annual Snowfall44.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median35.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,885 ft (575 m)
Land Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density1,017 per sq mi
Latitude45.7712°
Longitude-99.6207°
County FIPS46089

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.7%
D 14.5%

Republican +69.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
High School+77.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.45

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density1,017 per sq mi
Land Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

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