The Town FilesEureka, Utah
City in Juab County · population 662 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $307,700
- Household income
- $74,028
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 37.5
Eureka is a city of 662 people in Juab County, Utah. The median home is worth $307,700, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Utah towns, quieter than 79% of Utah towns, better for first-time buyers than 79% of Utah towns.
How Eureka ranks
Percentile among Utah towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Utah towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Eureka is worth $307,700, below the typical Utah town ($457,300). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $74,028, which is more affordable than 75% of Utah towns. Median rent is $1,071 a month. 96.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eureka | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $307,700 | $457,300 |
| Median rent | $1,071 | $1,395 |
| Median household income | $74,028 | $93,194 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.2% | 81.7% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1991 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Eureka
| People | Eureka | Typical Utah town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 34.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.1% | 31.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 6.5% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 36.9 min | 22.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 94.3% |
Weather in Eureka
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 19.8°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.4 inches of snow (typical Utah town: 45.4 in). Expect about 50 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Eureka since 1950.
Severe weather in Juab County since 1996
Juab County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 | Fire | FM-5641: Cherry Fire |
| June 21, 2026 | Fire | FM-5639: Iron Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4525: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3478: Covid-19 |
| July 21, 2007 | Fire | FM-2715: Salt Creek Fire |
Jobs and pay in Juab County
Juab County had 4,543 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,736 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Eureka itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Public schools in Eureka
3 public schools with 249 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tintic High | 7-12 | 139 | 15.4 |
| Eureka School | PK-6 | 110 | 12.2 |
| Tintic Preschool | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Eureka
- Goshen, UT11.4 mi · 978 people · home $269,400
- Genola, UT14.6 mi · 1,548 people · home $638,300
- Rocky Ridge, UT15.6 mi · 848 people · home $573,400
- Santaquin, UT17.0 mi · 13,725 people · home $465,100
- Mona, UT17.7 mi · 1,750 people · home $483,700
- West Mountain, UT18.7 mi · 1,250 people · home $658,100
- Spring Lake, UT19.6 mi · 528 people · home $554,900
- Payson, UT20.6 mi · 21,101 people · home $429,600
Eureka questions
Is Eureka, Utah a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eureka scores better for retirees than 30% of Utah towns and quieter than 79%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Eureka?
The median owner-occupied home in Eureka is valued at $307,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,028, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,071 a month.
What is the weather like in Eureka?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 19.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 43.4 inches of snow.
Does Eureka get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Eureka in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)