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Eureka, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Winnebago County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
255 Population 241/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $30,900 per capita
$143,200 Home Value $274,873 Zillow
$1,119 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 1,264 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,200 home value, $1,119/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Eureka, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$30,900 per capita
Home Value
$143,200
49% below
Zillow: $274,873
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
4% below
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
56/100K
85% below
1,264/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
28% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
270 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
89%
Home Value
51%
Rent
96%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
15%
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 $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,900. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,383 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eureka is $143,200 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,873. Median rent is $1,119/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Eureka reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,264/100K.

Education

24.2% of adults in Eureka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eureka has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population255
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$30,900
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$13,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,200
Rent$1,119
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$274,873
Housing Units130
Rent Burden19.4%

Crime

F
Violent56/100K
Property1,264/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,250/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation766 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Eureka was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.