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Eureka, KS


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Eureka, Kansas

Eureka, Kansas, in Greenwood county, is 58 miles E of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 2,914.

The People and Families of Eureka

In Eureka, about 53% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Eureka live by themselves.

There is an unusually large share of women in the city. Eureka benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eureka had a median family income of $36,667.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eureka ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eureka Housing

About 68% of housing units in Eureka are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Eureka are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Kansas.

Commuting

In Eureka, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Eureka Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 10%Eureka Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Eureka, KS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults63
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times84
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built35
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