Eureka, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Juab County County

3.5 /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
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$70,938 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, $1,036/mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
208%
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 $70,938 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,004. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above 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.

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 51°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population941
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density649/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,938
Per Capita$30,004
Unemployment7.5%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.