Eureka, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Winnebago County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
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
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eureka has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 37.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation766 ft (233 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates44.0116°N, 88.8414°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWinnebago County County
Nearest AirportWittman Regional (OSH)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 37.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.8 / 100
Community Resilience97.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 28 fatalities, 384 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996 EF5 39 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF4 11 km 1
Apr 4, 1981 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 21, 1974 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 14 km 7
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 69 km 1
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 51 km 6
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 23, 2004 EF3 39 km 1
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 2
Aug 29, 1992 EF3 55 km 1
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1984 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 5, 1977 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 21, 1974 EF3 57 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COTTONVILLE INCIDENT (3,466 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 COTTONVILLE INCIDENT 3,466 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,524 57 km
2010 RX BURN 1,236 57 km
1994 SOMMERS 938 51 km
1988 PEACHY RD 812 54 km
2006 UNNAMED 612 49 km
2007 TOWER RD 2 592 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.4 in

Eureka has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 17°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.3").

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