Eureka, Kansas
Eureka, Kansas | |
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City and County seat | |
 Main street in Eureka (2012) | |
 Location within Greenwood County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°49′34″N 96°17′20″W / 37.82611°N 96.28889°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1870[2] |
| Named after | Eureka |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Mayor | Steve Colter [citation needed] |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,332 |
| • Density | 1,020/sq mi (393/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67045 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-21800 |
| GNIS ID | 485572[1] |
| Website | eurekaks.org |
Eureka is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,332.[4]
History
[edit]The first settlement at Eureka was in 1857.[5] The first post office in Eureka was established in August 1858.[6] Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870.[5] The city is named from the Greek expression Eureka, meaning "I have found it".[7]
2016 tornado
[edit]An EF2 tornado struck Eureka on July 7, 2016 at 9:45 pm. Over 143 total structures, including at least 50 homes, businesses, a nursing home, and grain elevator were damaged. No people were injured.[8][9][10]
2018 tornado
[edit]An EF3 tornado struck Eureka on June 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm (daylight). A total of 175 structures were damaged or destroyed, with 78 homes being damaged (12 uninhabitable and 10 totaled), and eight people injured.[11]
Geography
[edit]Eureka is located along the Fall River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.28 square miles (5.91 km2), all land.[12]
Climate
[edit]The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[13]
| Climate data for Eureka, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
86 (30) |
93 (34) |
99 (37) |
101 (38) |
110 (43) |
120 (49) |
115 (46) |
109 (43) |
98 (37) |
85 (29) |
82 (28) |
120 (49) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67.3 (19.6) |
71.9 (22.2) |
80.1 (26.7) |
85.9 (29.9) |
89.1 (31.7) |
94.0 (34.4) |
100.4 (38.0) |
99.8 (37.7) |
95.9 (35.5) |
87.7 (30.9) |
76.6 (24.8) |
67.4 (19.7) |
101.9 (38.8) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 42.6 (5.9) |
47.6 (8.7) |
58.2 (14.6) |
67.5 (19.7) |
75.6 (24.2) |
84.8 (29.3) |
90.3 (32.4) |
89.5 (31.9) |
82.1 (27.8) |
70.5 (21.4) |
57.3 (14.1) |
45.6 (7.6) |
67.6 (19.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.7 (−0.7) |
35.0 (1.7) |
44.8 (7.1) |
54.5 (12.5) |
64.4 (18.0) |
73.9 (23.3) |
78.8 (26.0) |
77.3 (25.2) |
69.2 (20.7) |
57.0 (13.9) |
44.3 (6.8) |
33.9 (1.1) |
55.3 (13.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 18.8 (−7.3) |
22.3 (−5.4) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
41.6 (5.3) |
53.1 (11.7) |
62.9 (17.2) |
67.2 (19.6) |
65.0 (18.3) |
56.3 (13.5) |
43.5 (6.4) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
43.0 (6.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 1.8 (−16.8) |
6.4 (−14.2) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
39.0 (3.9) |
51.9 (11.1) |
58.3 (14.6) |
55.2 (12.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
16.5 (−8.6) |
6.6 (−14.1) |
−2.2 (−19.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −22 (−30) |
−20 (−29) |
−10 (−23) |
11 (−12) |
27 (−3) |
40 (4) |
46 (8) |
42 (6) |
28 (−2) |
11 (−12) |
0 (−18) |
−18 (−28) |
−22 (−30) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.97 (25) |
1.47 (37) |
2.52 (64) |
3.60 (91) |
5.97 (152) |
5.67 (144) |
4.56 (116) |
4.07 (103) |
3.80 (97) |
3.34 (85) |
2.36 (60) |
1.64 (42) |
39.97 (1,016) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.8 (7.1) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.5 (1.3) |
3.0 (7.6) |
8.6 (21.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.8 | 5.1 | 6.7 | 7.7 | 10.3 | 8.8 | 7.9 | 6.9 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 81.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 6.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA[14] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[15] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 1,127 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,259 | 100.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,091 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,333 | 11.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,606 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,698 | 41.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,803 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,958 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,055 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,576 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,425 | −4.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,974 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,914 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,633 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,332 | −11.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Eureka had a population of 2,332, with 1,038 households and 568 families.[16][17] The population density was 1,018.3 per square mile (393.2/km2). There were 1,283 housing units at an average density of 560.3 per square mile (216.3/km2).[18]
The median age was 44.9 years. 22.1% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.1% were from ages 18 to 24, 21.9% were from ages 25 to 44, 25.0% were from ages 45 to 64, and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males age 18 and over.[16]
0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[19]
Of the city's households, 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.6% were married-couple households, 22.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[16]
Of the housing units, 19.1% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 11.7%.[16]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,090 | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 14 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 23 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 103 | 4.4% |
Non-Hispanic whites were 87.61% of the population.[21]
Demographic estimates
[edit]The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.9.[22] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 10.3% of the population.[23]
Income and poverty
[edit]The 2016–2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,329 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,763) and the median family income was $45,563 (+/- $10,274).[24] Males had a median income of $35,094 (+/- $8,495) versus $18,611 (+/- $5,359) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,750 (+/- $5,971).[25] Approximately, 15.4% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those ages 65 or over.[26][27]
2010 census
[edit]As of the census[28] of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,171 households, and 663 families living in the city. The population density was 1,154.8 inhabitants per square mile (445.9/km2). There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 618.4 per square mile (238.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
There were 1,171 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Education
[edit]The community is served by Eureka USD 389 public school district.
Transportation
[edit]Airport
[edit]Eureka Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) north of the central business district of Eureka.[29]
Area attractions
[edit]- Greenwood Hotel, a historic hotel and cattle trading center
- Former Attractions
- Eureka Downs, defunct horse racing facility
- Utopia College, former two-year college founded by Roger Babson
- Fort Montgomery, a frontier military fort
Notable people
[edit]- Jim Brothers (1941–2013), figurative sculptor
- Charles Errickson (1897–1985), head football coach at Ottawa University, head football and basketball coach at Washburn University
- John Erickson (1863–1946), lawyer, eighth governor of Montana, and United States senator
- Lamon Harkness (1850–1915), businessman and Standard Oil heir
- Donald L. Hollowell (1919-2004), lawyer who represented Martin Luther King Jr.
- Fred Jackson (1868–1931), U.S. representative from Kansas.
- Kathy Patrick, author and founder of Pulpwood Queens
- Tyrel Reed (born 1989), basketball player who played for the University of Kansas
- Wes Santee (1932–2010), middle distance runner
- Eric Smith, member of the Kansas House of Representatives
- Bob Whittaker (born 1939), U.S. representative from Kansas 1979 to 1991[30]
- John Woods (1911–1950), United States Army master sergeant; executioner at Nuremberg Trials
Gallery
[edit]- Historic Images of Eureka, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
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Eureka Post Office (NRHP) (2017) -
Eureka Carnegie Library (NRHP) (2017) -
Congregational Church (2012) -
Greenwood Hotel (NRHP) (2012) -
Benny's Westside Bar & Grille, formerly Westside Service Station and Riverside Motel (NRHP) (2017) -
Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depot (NRHP) (2013) -
Former Utopia College (1965) -
Former Eureka Downs (1910)
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See also
[edit]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eureka, Kansas
- ^ a b "City of Eureka". The League of Kansas Municipalities. May 28, 2019.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Eureka, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 6, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 599.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archive)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 122.
- ^ Tornado mangles homes, nursing center in Eureka; The Wichita-Eagle; July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Tornado hits Eureka, homes and businesses hit, search underway; KSN tv; July 7, 2016". Archived from the original on January 27, 2017. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
- ^ "Nearly 150 structures damaged in Eureka as tornado cleanup continues; KSN tv; July 9, 2016". Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
- ^ "EF-3 tornado hits Eureka, damages 78 homes and injures 8". The Wichita Eagle. June 27, 2018. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Eureka, Kansas
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Eureka 1E, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Wichita". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ FAA Airport Form 5010 for 13K PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective May 31, 2012.
- ^ "WHITTAKER, Robert Russell, (1939 – )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
Further reading
[edit]External links
[edit]
- Official city website
- Eureka - Directory of Public Officials
- Greenwood County Historical Society Museum
- Eureka city map, KDOT
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