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Eureka, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McPherson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
946 Population 1,017/sq mi density
$34,167 Median Income $40,553 per capita
$69,800 Home Value $213,834 Zillow
$557 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$34,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $557/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,167
55% below
$40,553 per capita
Home Value
$69,800
75% below
Zillow: $213,834
Median Rent
$557/mo
52% below
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
460/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
77.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 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
45%
Home Value
25%
Rent
48%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $34,167 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,553. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka is $69,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,834. Median rent is $557/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

Eureka reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 460/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 77.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population946
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density1,017/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$34,167
Per Capita$40,553
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$141M
Avg Weekly Wage$804

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$557
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$213,834
Housing Units580
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property460/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death4,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,885 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+77.2%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband72.8%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Eureka was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.548 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.