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Eureka is a small town of 2,239 in Kansas, with a median household income of $39,063
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eureka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Eureka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eureka city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 82.8
Eureka's overall cost of living index is 82.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eureka costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eureka, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$53,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$655
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eureka's violent crime rate is 234.0 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
234.0 /100k
Property Crime
1086.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eureka is served primarily by Eureka.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eureka, KS
National Avg
School District
Eureka
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eureka sees average highs of 42.6°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Eureka's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eureka roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $53,200 and median rent is $655/month.
Eureka's violent crime rate is 234.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1086.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eureka are operated by Eureka.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eureka, KS has a population of 2,239, a median household income of $39,063, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Eureka averages 42.6°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches
with about 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eureka, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67045.
The population of Eureka, Kansas is 2,239 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eureka: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $53,200, median household income $39,063, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eureka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
