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Eureka, MT
Town in Lincoln County, Montana.
Population
1,840
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,387
ZIP codes
0
Eureka and its ZIP codes
Eureka at a glance
- Eureka is about 181 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 62nd among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $38,750, 47% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 (54% below Montana) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Eureka, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eureka, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,750
Poverty rate
31.3%
Median home value
$172,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.8%
Median age
42.4
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (568), Irish Americans (287), Norwegian Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Eureka.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,036
6,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $12,980 per person
How people get to work
Eureka, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.7%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eureka, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
15.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eureka, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Eureka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Indian SpringsCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 4.5 |
| RexfordTown | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| West KootenaiCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 16.1 |
| FortineCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 7.1 |
| TregoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 53.9 |
| StrykerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
| YaakCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 27.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eureka, MT in?
- Eureka is in Lincoln County, Montana.
- What is the population of Eureka, MT?
- About 1,840 people live in Eureka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eureka?
- Nearby places include Indian Springs (4.8 mi), Rexford (5.8 mi), West Kootenai (9.3 mi), Fortine (9.6 mi), Trego (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023