At a Glance
Median Income
$85,795
$40,158 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $284,898
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
18.8% 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+
3.6 / 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 $85,795 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,158. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eureka is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,898. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
17.0% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eureka has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population280
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,795
Per Capita$40,158
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$284,898
Housing Units126
Rent Burden43.2%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,374/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation371 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Eureka was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.