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Eureka, MT


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Eureka, Montana

Eureka, Montana, in Lincoln county, is 138 miles NE of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 346 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The town has a population of 1,017.

The People and Families of Eureka

In Eureka, about 49% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Eureka live by themselves. The town is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eureka had a median family income of $30,268.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eureka ($3,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eureka Housing

About 65% of housing units in Eureka are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Eureka, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Eureka than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Eureka, MT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size25
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults52
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
People Living Alone96
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built56

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