At a Glance
Median Income
$67,083
$30,900 per capita
Home Value
$143,200
Zillow: $274,873
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
15.3% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population255
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.9%
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%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,250/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
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
Broadband87.4%
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.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.