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Eureka, KS
City in Greenwood County, Kansas.
Population
2,223
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
971
ZIP codes
0
Eureka and its ZIP codes
Eureka at a glance
- Eureka is about 27 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 113th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $48,828 a year, 34% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,200 (64% below Kansas) and median rent is $703 a month.
Local data for Eureka, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eureka, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,828
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$79,200
Median rent
$703/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (485), Irish Americans (242), French Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenwood County. PPP loans are for Eureka.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,324
1,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,372
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.6M
FY 2026, $7,915 per person
How people get to work
Eureka, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eureka, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
576
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eureka, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.7%
U.S. 33.3% +10.4 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Eureka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClimaxCity | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| NealCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HamiltonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| SeveryCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| PiedmontCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| BeaumontCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| RosaliaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| VirgilCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| TorontoCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Fall RiverCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| MadisonCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| CoyvilleCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| CassodayCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| HowardCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| New AlbanyCity | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| Matfield GreenCity | 27 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eureka, KS in?
- Eureka is in Greenwood County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Eureka, KS?
- About 2,223 people live in Eureka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eureka?
- Nearby places include Climax (8.3 mi), Neal (11 mi), Hamilton (13 mi), Severy (14 mi), Piedmont (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023