What are the schools like in Eureka, SD?

Eureka is served primarily by Eureka School District 44-1. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1.

What is the median household income in Eureka?

The median household income in Eureka, SD is $29,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Eureka, SD?

Eureka has an average high temperature of 20.5°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.3 inches.

Eureka, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Eureka, SD affordable or expensive?

Eureka's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eureka is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,900 and the median rent is $521 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eureka, SD?

Crime rate data for Eureka is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Eureka, SD a Good Place to Live?

Eureka is a small town of 910 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $29,333 . 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: 82.7

Eureka's overall cost of living index is 82.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eureka costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eureka, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$521	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Eureka is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Eureka is served primarily by Eureka School District 44-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eureka, SD	National Avg
School District	Eureka School District 44-1	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eureka sees average highs of 20.5°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation and 44.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eureka, SD
Average High — January	20.5°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	20.2"
Annual Snowfall	44.3"

Demographics

Metric	Eureka, SD	National Avg
Population	910	—
Median Age	59.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	17.1%	22.2%
65 and over	41.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hillsview, SD 8 mi Artas, SD 12 mi Hosmer, SD 15 mi Venturia, ND 16 mi Zeeland, ND 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Eureka

Eureka, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57437

Eureka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eureka, SD affordable or expensive?

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 $56,900 and median rent is $521/month.

What is the crime rate in Eureka, SD?

Crime data for Eureka is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Eureka?

Public schools in Eureka are operated by Eureka School District 44-1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eureka, SD a good place to live?

Eureka, SD has a population of 910, a median household income of $29,333, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Eureka?

Eureka averages 20.5°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches with about 44.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eureka?

Eureka, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57437.

What is the population of Eureka?

The population of Eureka, South Dakota is 910 with a median age of 59.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eureka?

Key numbers for living in Eureka: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $56,900, median household income $29,333, crime index 14 (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.