Eureka is a small town of 280 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $51,806
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eureka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 93.9
Eureka's overall cost of living index is 93.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eureka costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eureka, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$149,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,102
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,806
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Eureka's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
155.3 /100k
Property Crime
1077.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Eureka, WI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eureka sees average highs of 25.4°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 35.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.6 inches of snow per year.
Eureka's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eureka roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $149,000 and median rent is $1,102/month.
Eureka's violent crime rate is 155.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1077.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Eureka, WI has a population of 280, a median household income of $51,806, 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.
Eureka averages 25.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.1 inches
with about 37.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Eureka, Wisconsin is 280 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eureka: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $149,000, median household income $51,806, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.
