At a Glance
Median Income
$70,938
$30,004 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
Zillow: $446,782
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
3,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
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)
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.