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Eureka, UT


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Eureka, Utah

Eureka, Utah, in Juab county, is 31 miles SW of Provo, Utah (center to center) and 308 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city has a population of 766.

The People and Families of Eureka

In Eureka, about 60% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Eureka is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eureka had a median family income of $43,077.

Eureka Housing

About 82% 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. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Utah.

Commuting

In Eureka, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 10%Eureka Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 12%Eureka Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 18%Eureka Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Eureka, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old106
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men79
Well-Paid Single Women49
Racial Diversity42
Senior Citizens38
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size92
Portion of People Married71

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty63
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home73
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes810
People Living Alone410
Affordability of Rents37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Housing Recently Built21
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