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Living in Eureka

Eureka is in the United States; its population was 13,081 in July 2026. For Eureka, 39.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 141 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1934 sources

Population13,422people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary5,045EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,100EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.4%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime995.1offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 37% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.39µg/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$1,252 per month, while the median home value was US$379,200 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 79.3%, and the vacancy rate was 2.39% 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 internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,252/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent39.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,255 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 rent1,100 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes95 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

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 worker52%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 43–61%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–71%
Retirement49%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 622 of 13,422 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

Median household income was US$108,394 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Eureka is 3.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income108,394 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband87.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription95.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary5,045 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,694 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate3.4 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental 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: €3,694 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,554of €2,891 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.€2,891
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− €1,255
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€1,554
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

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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 higher96.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools40 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents30.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents141 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,113 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

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
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents995.1 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Recorded violent crimes14 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.03 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportSUS3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport18 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

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
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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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 6.4 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 mean6.39 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202433Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5 · Feb 8.06 · Mar 14.11 · Apr 20.22 · May 25.11 · Jun 29.83 · Jul 31.94 · Aug 31.17 · Sep 27.17 · Oct 20.83 · Nov 13.44 · Dec 7.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003966 (ST LOUIS SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.56 · Feb -3.44 · Mar 1.33 · Apr 6.83 · May 12.72 · Jun 17.72 · Jul 20 · Aug 18.72 · Sep 13.61 · Oct 7.28 · Nov 1.33 · Dec -3.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003966 (ST LOUIS SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.08 · Feb 0.57 · Mar 6.88 · Apr 13.26 · May 18.62 · Jun 23.69 · Jul 25.99 · Aug 25.17 · Sep 21.03 · Oct 13.73 · Nov 6.95 · Dec 1.32 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 60.45 · Feb 50.29 · Mar 88.39 · Apr 116.3 · May 115.8 · Jun 109.5 · Jul 83.82 · Aug 87.38 · Sep 76.71 · Oct 78.74 · Nov 83.31 · Dec 58.93 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00003966 (ST LOUIS SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading56.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.96 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation810.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.24 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.21 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±1.6 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.9 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±4.1 °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 622 is not 1.2% 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 share1.2 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents622 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density464.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population13,422 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics13,682 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value379,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes79.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate69.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.25 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage77.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance2.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher52.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,184 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home17.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans93.28 %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.

Ballwin as a Eureka alternative in the same region

13 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 4.0% Ballwin vs 1.2% Eureka+229%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 540 Ballwin vs 995 Eureka−46%
  • Residents: 30,901 Ballwin vs 13,422 Eureka+130%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,397 Ballwin vs €5,045 Eureka−13%
  • Unemployment: 2.9% Ballwin vs 3.4% Eureka−14%
  • Nearest airport: 12.0 km Ballwin vs 18.0 km Eureka−33%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³ Ballwin vs 6.4 µg/m³ Eureka−5%
Full comparisonMore about Ballwin

Plainfield as a Eureka alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 404 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.2% Eureka+409%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 13,422 Eureka+273%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 995 Eureka−26%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 18.0 km Eureka−50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.4 µg/m³ Eureka+22%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,694 Eureka+9%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.4% Eureka+11%
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
Joppatowne13,425 residentsGreenwood13,429 residentsDanville13,415 residentsGoldenrod13,431 residentsParker13,407 residentsConnersville13,406 residents

How does Eureka compare?

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Is Eureka part of St. Louis?

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

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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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 3,694 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Eureka?

The unemployment rate is 3.4 %. 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 6.39 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 safe is Eureka?

Police recorded 995.1 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Eureka?

The published population is 13,422 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Eureka?

622 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 St. Louis?

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

Which cities are near Eureka?

Wildwood, Pacific, Ellisville, Ballwin, Valley Park 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 (Missouri), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version be42c537844b6fbc97850878d71c74f5]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/eureka-mo/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Eureka (Missouri), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  date = {2026-10-16},
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  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
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  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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