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Living in Eureka

Median household income was US$56,048 a year in July 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. In 2026, there were 44 physicians per 100,000 residents. Eureka had a population of 5,007 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population5,129people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,001EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent608.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.71%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean7.25µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Eureka?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Eureka.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$692 per month, while the median home value was US$154,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 71.6%, and the vacancy rate was 6.54% in July 2026. 59.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Eureka recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$692/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents758.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)694.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent608.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Eureka a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–68%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student59%strong on education, weak on work · range 48–70%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 47–73%
Retirement52%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 25 of 5,129 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Eureka is 7.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income56,048 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription83.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,001 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,664 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov20Official
Unemployment rate7.71 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Eureka?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,664 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,093of €2,869 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,869
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €695
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,093
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Eureka Salary needed to live in Eureka

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Eureka. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Eureka. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents44 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,358 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Eureka when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesEureka highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Eureka highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Eureka4,187
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents473.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time31.72 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport10 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights14Official
Nearest airportPIA3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport36 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Eureka. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Eureka.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Eureka is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.25 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 0.667 · Feb 3.33 · Mar 10.22 · Apr 17.33 · May 23.11 · Jun 28.11 · Jul 29.72 · Aug 29.06 · Sep 26.5 · Oct 19.33 · Nov 10.61 · Dec 3.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.28 · Feb -6.28 · Mar -0.556 · Apr 4.83 · May 11.06 · Jun 16.22 · Jul 18.22 · Aug 16.94 · Sep 12.5 · Oct 5.83 · Nov 0.222 · Dec -5.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average temperature by monthJan -3.78 · Feb -1.44 · Mar 4.83 · Apr 11.11 · May 17.06 · Jun 22.17 · Jul 24 · Aug 23 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 12.56 · Nov 5.39 · Dec -0.722 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 52.07 · Feb 44.7 · Mar 61.98 · Apr 95.76 · May 121.2 · Jun 102.9 · Jul 98.04 · Aug 95 · Sep 81.53 · Oct 79.76 · Nov 67.06 · Dec 51.82 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111836 (CONGERVILLE 2NW)13Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading30.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation878.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.16 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Peoria ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 25 is not 0.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.2 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents25 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density724 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,129 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value154,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes71.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate56.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher32.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available94.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 20228,814 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20229 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,100 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home12.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans71.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Eureka

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Washington as a Eureka alternative in the same region

11 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 0.6% Washington vs 0.2% Eureka+189%
  • Unemployment: 1.0% Washington vs 7.7% Eureka−87%
  • Residents: 15,902 Washington vs 5,129 Eureka+210%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,756 Washington vs €3,001 Eureka+25%
  • Nearest airport: 24.0 km Washington vs 36.0 km Eureka−33%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.8 µg/m³ Washington vs 7.2 µg/m³ Eureka−6%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,664 Washington vs €3,664 Eurekasame level
Full comparisonMore about Washington

Plainfield as a Eureka alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 135 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.2% Eureka+2959%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,129 Eureka+876%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,001 Eureka+61%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.7% Eureka−51%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 36.0 km Eureka−75%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,664 Eureka+10%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.2 µg/m³ Eureka+8%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Eureka

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Eureka, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
La Joya5,129 residentsPupukea5,130 residentsMadison5,131 residentsNew Freedom borough5,131 residentsAllegan5,127 residentsWest York borough5,127 residents

How does Eureka compare?

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Is Eureka part of Peoria?

Eureka is in the published commuting zone of Peoria; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Peoria city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source16

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Eureka?

The median gross salary is 3,664 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Eureka?

The unemployment rate is 7.71 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Eureka?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.25 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Eureka?

The published population is 5,129 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Eureka?

25 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Eureka a good place to live?

Eureka may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Eureka part of Peoria?

Eureka is in the published commuting zone of Peoria; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Eureka?

Washington, Morton, East Peoria are near Eureka. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Eureka (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 336ac6130a88af8c3c0b4aadfd95e347]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/eureka-il/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Eureka (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  17. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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