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Eureka
  • Town in Illinois

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Eureka is a town in Illinois with a population of 5,504. Eureka is in Woodford County. Living in Eureka offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Eureka and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Eureka are highly rated.

About

About Eureka...
Population
5,504

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$150,700
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$844
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    34%
  • Own
    66%
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Eureka Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    454.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    56.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    511.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    568.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    37.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    5%
  • 18-24 years
    18%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Eureka

Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$48,250
National
$75,149

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