Eureka is a small town of 1,790 in Montana, with a median household income of $54,531
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eureka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, 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: 91.3
Eureka's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eureka costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eureka, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$861
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,531
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eureka's violent crime rate is 189.3 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
189.3 /100k
Property Crime
378.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eureka is served primarily by Eureka Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eureka, MT
National Avg
School District
Eureka Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eureka sees average highs of 32.3°F in January
and 86.5°F in July,
with 15.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.1 inches of snow per year.
Eureka's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eureka roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,200 and median rent is $861/month.
Eureka's violent crime rate is 189.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 378.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eureka are operated by Eureka Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eureka, MT has a population of 1,790, a median household income of $54,531, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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 32.3°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.0 inches
with about 35.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Eureka, Montana is 1,790 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eureka: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $160,200, median household income $54,531, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. 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.
