The Town FilesEureka, Kansas
City in Greenwood County · population 2,332 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $79,200
- Household income
- $48,828
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.5
Eureka is a city of 2,332 people in Greenwood County, Kansas. The median home is worth $79,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Kansas towns, better transit than 87% of Kansas towns, more walkable than 79% of Kansas towns.
How Eureka ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eureka is worth $79,200, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $48,828, which is more affordable than 81% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $703 a month. 73.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eureka | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $79,200 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $703 | $815 |
| Median household income | $48,828 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 73.5% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Eureka
| People | Eureka | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.3% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Eureka
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 40.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.6 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eureka since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 26, 2018 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on September 3, 1965.
Severe weather in Greenwood County since 1996
Greenwood County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4891: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4800: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Greenwood County
Greenwood County had 1,570 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,426 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Eureka itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Eureka
2 public schools with 560 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Elementary School | PK-6 | 320 | 11.4 |
| Eureka Jr/Sr High | 7-12 | 240 | 10.4 |
Towns near Eureka
- Madison, KS22.8 mi · 689 people · home $51,600
- Howard, KS24.7 mi · 570 people · home $52,600
- Leon, KS28.6 mi · 669 people · home $113,100
- Yates Center, KS29.3 mi · 1,352 people · home $65,000
Eureka questions
Is Eureka, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eureka scores better for retirees than 19% of Kansas towns and quieter than 62%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Eureka?
The median owner-occupied home in Eureka is valued at $79,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,828, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $703 a month.
What is the weather like in Eureka?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.0 inches of precipitation a year and 8.6 inches of snow.
Does Eureka get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Eureka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 26, 2018. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)