Eureka, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Eureka, Illinois Summary
Life in Eureka research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Eureka over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Eureka:
The population in Eureka is 5,569.
The median home value in Eureka is $151,400.
The median income in Eureka is $48,902.
The cost of living in Eureka is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Eureka is $788.
The unemployment rate in Eureka is 7.3%.
The poverty rate in Eureka is 10.3%.
Table Of Contents
Eureka SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
5
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
9
Eureka, IL Crime Report
57
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,080.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-53.95%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Eureka / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 57 | 1,080.4 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 511.8 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 24 | 454.9 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 30 | 568.6 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 511.8 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 37.9 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
Eureka, IL Cost Of Living
84
Eureka's Overall Cost Of Living
Eureka's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Eureka | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 67 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
Eureka, IL Photos
Rankings for Eureka in Illinois
Map Of Eureka, IL
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Population over time in Eureka
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,485 | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 6,114 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 5,800 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 5,827 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 5,704 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 5,638 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 5,462 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 5,421 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 5,265 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 5,222 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Eureka
| Race | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.9% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.5% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Eureka
| Gender | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Eureka for adults over 25
| Education | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Eureka, Illinois
| Income | Eureka | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20.5% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.7% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
