Eureka Springs, AR

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in Carroll county, is 33 miles NE of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 126 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 2,278.

The People and Families of Eureka Springs

In Eureka Springs, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Eureka Springs, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Eureka Springs has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eureka Springs had a median family income of $40,341. The typical family in Eureka Springs is better off than most in Arkansas. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city. Interestingly, lots of people in Eureka Springs have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Eureka Springs, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Eureka Springs favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Eureka Springs Housing

Eureka Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Eureka Springs, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Arkansas, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Eureka Springs, 76% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Eureka Springs -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Eureka Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 3%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Eureka Springs, AR

Comparing Eureka Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Eureka Springs Almanac

Eureka Springs Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Eureka Springs Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Eureka Springs residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Eureka Springs, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Eureka Springs High Schools (2004)

EUREKA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
44 KINGSHIGHWAY
479-253-8875
Serves 249 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Eureka Springs Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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