Eureka
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Eureka, Illinois is a charming, peaceful small town known for its historic sites and as the home of Eureka College, where President Ronald Reagan studied. The city offers a blend of Midwestern hospitality, local history, and access to natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
662
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.72°, -89.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,675
Local Cost
$1,025
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
11.0°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
42.3°C
Record Low
-31.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
983 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PIA
Distance
37 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.