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Eureka, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Juab County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
941 Population 649/sq mi density
$70,938 Median Income $30,004 per capita
$252,800 Home Value $446,782 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
37 Violent Crime/100K 3,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,938 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,938
6% below
$30,004 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
10% below
Zillow: $446,782
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
11% below
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
90% below
3,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
94%
Home Value
90%
Rent
89%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eureka a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $70,938 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,004. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka is $252,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $446,782. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Eureka reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,261/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population941
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density649/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,938
Per Capita$30,004
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$899

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,800
Rent$1,036
Ownership96.5%
Zillow$446,782
Housing Units327
Rent Burden38.0%

Crime

F
Violent37/100K
Property3,261/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,968/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,549 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute45 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Eureka was founded in 1870.
The median home in Eureka was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.