Eureka, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Eureka, Illinois Summary
Life in Eureka research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Eureka over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Eureka:
The population in Eureka is 5,504.
The median home value in Eureka is $179,324.
The median income in Eureka is $48,250.
The cost of living in Eureka is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Eureka is $844.
The unemployment rate in Eureka is 7.6%.
The poverty rate in Eureka is 13.3%.
The average high in Eureka is 61.5° and the average low is 40.9°.
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Eureka, IL Crime Report
Crime in Eureka summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Eureka. Key points include:
There were 57 total crimes in Eureka in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Eureka is 1,080.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Eureka is 511.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Eureka is 568.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Eureka is -53.52% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Eureka Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Eureka / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 1,080.4 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 511.8 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 454.9 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 30 | 568.6 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 27 | 511.8 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 37.9 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Eureka, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Eureka summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Eureka. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Eureka is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Eureka is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Eureka is $179,324.
The median income in Eureka is $48,250.
Eureka's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Eureka Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Eureka | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
Eureka, IL Weather
The average high in Eureka is 61.5° and the average low is 40.9°.
There are 68.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.1 inches of precipitation each year with 23.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Eureka |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.1 |
Average High
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Eureka Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Eureka
The current population in Eureka is 5,504. The population has increased 5.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,504 | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 6,114 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 5,800 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 5,827 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 5,704 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 5,638 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 5,462 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 5,421 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 5,265 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 5,222 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Eureka
Eureka is:
90.7% White with 4,990 White residents.
1.7% African American with 92 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 2 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 65 Other residents.
2.4% Two Or More with 130 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 225 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.7% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.4% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Eureka
Eureka is 54.1% female with 2,978 female residents.
Eureka is 45.9% male with 2,526 male residents.
| Gender | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Eureka for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Eureka completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Eureka completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Eureka completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Eureka completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Eureka completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Eureka completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Eureka completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Eureka completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Eureka completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Eureka, Illinois
4.5% of households in Eureka earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Eureka earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.9% of households in Eureka earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Eureka earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.8% of households in Eureka earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Eureka earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.6% of households in Eureka earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Eureka earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Eureka earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.0% of households in Eureka earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.9% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.0% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
