Eureka, Kansas facts for kids
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Eureka, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Main street in Eureka (2012)
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Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Named for | Eureka |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,332 |
| • Density | 1,018.3/sq mi (393.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67045
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-21800 |
| GNIS ID | 485572 |
Eureka is a city in Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Greenwood County, Kansas. This means it is the main town where the county government is located. In 2020, about 2,332 people lived in Eureka.
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History of Eureka
The first people settled in Eureka in 1857. A post office opened there in August 1858. The city was officially planned out in 1867. It became an incorporated city in 1870. The name "Eureka" comes from a Greek word. It means "I have found it!"
Tornadoes in Eureka
Eureka has been hit by strong tornadoes a couple of times.
2016 Tornado Event
On July 7, 2016, an EF2 tornado hit Eureka. This happened around 9:45 PM. The tornado damaged over 143 buildings. This included at least 50 homes, businesses, a nursing home, and a grain elevator. Luckily, no one was hurt during this tornado.
2018 Tornado Event
Another strong tornado, an EF3, struck Eureka on June 26, 2018. It hit at 7:21 PM during daylight hours. This tornado damaged or destroyed 175 buildings. Seventy-eight homes were damaged, with 12 of them becoming unlivable and 10 completely destroyed. Eight people were injured in this event.
Geography and Climate
Eureka is located next to the Fall River. The city covers an area of about 2.28 square miles (5.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Eureka's Climate
The weather in Eureka has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Eureka has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Eureka, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–present | |||||||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People of Eureka
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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 Information
The 2020 United States census counted 2,332 people living in Eureka. There were 1,038 households and 568 families. Most of the people (about 89.6%) were white. About 7.25% of the population identified as being of two or more races. About 4.42% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.6% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.1 people. The average family had 2.9 people. About 10.3% of the people had a college degree or higher.
The median age in Eureka was 44.9 years. About 22.1% of the population was under 18. About 24.8% of the people were 65 years old or older.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 2,633 people living in Eureka. About 95.2% of the people were White. About 5.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 43.2 years. About 23.7% of residents were under 18. About 22.3% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Eureka
The public schools in Eureka are part of the Eureka USD 389 school district.
Transportation
Eureka Municipal Airport
The Eureka Municipal Airport is owned by the city. It is used by the public and is located about 2 nautical miles (4 km) north of the city center.
Places to Visit
- Greenwood Hotel: This is a historic hotel and was once a center for trading cattle.
- Former Attractions
- Eureka Downs: This was a horse racing track that is no longer in use.
- Utopia College: This was a two-year college that is now closed. It was started by Roger Babson.
- Fort Montgomery: This was a military fort on the frontier.
Famous People from Eureka
- Jim Brothers (1941–2013): A sculptor known for his realistic figures.
- Charles Errickson (1897–1985): A football and basketball coach at colleges.
- John Erickson (1863–1946): A lawyer who became the 8th governor of Montana and a U.S. Senator.
- Lamon Harkness (1850–1915): A businessman and heir to the Standard Oil company.
- Donald L. Hollowell (1919-2004): A lawyer who represented Martin Luther King Jr..
- Fred Jackson (1868–1931): A U.S. representative from Kansas.
- Kathy Patrick: An author and the person who started Pulpwood Queens.
- Tyrel Reed (1989): A basketball player who played for the University of Kansas.
- Wes Santee (1932–2010): A famous middle-distance runner.
- Eric Smith: A member of the Kansas House of Representatives.
- Bob Whittaker (1939): A U.S. representative from Kansas from 1979 to 1991.
- John Woods (1911–1950): A United States Army master sergeant who was an executioner at the Nuremberg Trials.
Gallery
- Historic Images of Eureka, Special Photo Collections at Wichita State University Library
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Eureka Post Office (NRHP) (2017)
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Eureka Carnegie Library (NRHP) (2017)
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Congregational Church (2012)
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Greenwood Hotel (NRHP) (2012)
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Benny's Westside Bar & Grille, formerly Westside Service Station and Riverside Motel (NRHP) (2017)
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Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depot (NRHP) (2013)
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Former Utopia College (1965)
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Former Eureka Downs (1910)
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See also
In Spanish: Eureka (Kansas) para niños
