Eureka, SD

Eureka, South Dakota

Eureka, South Dakota, in McPherson county, is 91 miles SE of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 313 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,101.

The People and Families of Eureka

In Eureka, about 57% 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 $30,956. An unusual characteristic of Eureka is the share of people in it who work at home.

Eureka Housing

About 80% of housing units in Eureka are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Eureka has been around for years. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Eureka benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in South Dakota.

Commuting

In Eureka, 81% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Eureka than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Eureka, SD

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
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
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Eureka Almanac

Eureka Climate

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

Eureka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Eureka, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Eureka Public Libraries

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Eureka High Schools (2004)

EUREKA HI SCH
706 9TH ST
605-284-2521
Serves 93 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

Eureka Colleges

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