Eureka, South Dakota facts for kids
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Eureka
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| City of Eureka | |
Location in McPherson County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | McPherson |
| Platted | October 3, 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1892 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,887 ft (575 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 813 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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794 |
| • Density | 871.38/sq mi (336.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57437
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-20180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267384 |
Eureka is a small city located in the western part of McPherson County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's quite close to the border of North Dakota. In 2020, about 813 people lived there.
Contents
History of Eureka
The city of Eureka was first planned out in 1887. It got its name, "Eureka," from an old Greek word. This word is an exclamation that means "I have found it!" The city officially became a town in 1892.
Geography and Climate
Where is Eureka Located?
Eureka is in South Dakota, and it covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Eureka's Weather Patterns
The weather in Eureka, South Dakota, can change a lot throughout the year. It has warm summers and very cold winters.
| Climate data for Eureka, South Dakota (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1877−present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 58 (14) |
67 (19) |
85 (29) |
96 (36) |
107 (42) |
107 (42) |
114 (46) |
109 (43) |
107 (42) |
94 (34) |
78 (26) |
62 (17) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 20.5 (−6.4) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
38.3 (3.5) |
54.3 (12.4) |
66.7 (19.3) |
76.1 (24.5) |
82.1 (27.8) |
81.0 (27.2) |
71.9 (22.2) |
55.5 (13.1) |
38.6 (3.7) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
52.9 (11.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 11.2 (−11.6) |
15.3 (−9.3) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
41.9 (5.5) |
54.5 (12.5) |
64.5 (18.1) |
70.0 (21.1) |
68.3 (20.2) |
58.9 (14.9) |
43.7 (6.5) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
16.6 (−8.6) |
41.8 (5.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 1.8 (−16.8) |
5.6 (−14.7) |
17.5 (−8.1) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
42.2 (5.7) |
52.8 (11.6) |
57.8 (14.3) |
55.6 (13.1) |
45.9 (7.7) |
31.9 (−0.1) |
18.6 (−7.4) |
7.8 (−13.4) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −44 (−42) |
−44 (−42) |
−29 (−34) |
−8 (−22) |
12 (−11) |
29 (−2) |
32 (0) |
29 (−2) |
15 (−9) |
−6 (−21) |
−23 (−31) |
−45 (−43) |
−45 (−43) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.36 (9.1) |
0.52 (13) |
0.82 (21) |
1.64 (42) |
3.18 (81) |
3.78 (96) |
3.10 (79) |
2.24 (57) |
1.79 (45) |
1.74 (44) |
0.54 (14) |
0.54 (14) |
20.25 (514) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 6.9 (18) |
7.6 (19) |
8.5 (22) |
4.7 (12) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.0 (5.1) |
6.3 (16) |
8.3 (21) |
44.3 (113) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 9.1 | 10.7 | 8.6 | 7.1 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 78.9 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 20.2 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population of Eureka
The number of people living in Eureka has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census reports.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 552 | — | |
| 1900 | 961 | 74.1% | |
| 1910 | 961 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,200 | 24.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,308 | 9.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,457 | 11.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,576 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,555 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,547 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,360 | −12.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,197 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,101 | −8.0% | |
| 2010 | 868 | −21.2% | |
| 2020 | 813 | −6.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 794 | −8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, there were 813 people living in Eureka.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Eureka had 868 residents. Most people living in Eureka were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Eureka in 2010 was about 63.5 years old. Many residents were 65 years or older.
Getting Around Eureka
Eureka's Airport and Highways
Eureka has its own airport, called Eureka Municipal Airport. It is located just north of the city center. The city is also connected by two important state highways:
- South Dakota Highway 10
- South Dakota Highway 47
Famous People from Eureka
Many interesting people have come from Eureka, South Dakota. Here are a few:
- Alice Bauer: A professional golfer who helped start the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association).
- Marlene Bauer Hagge: Also a professional golfer and a co-founder of the LPGA. She won many golf tournaments.
- Charles N. Herreid: He was the fourth Governor of South Dakota.
- Charles Hoffman: A Republican who was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
- Dean O. Mehlhaff: Another Republican who served in the South Dakota House of Representatives.
- Al Neuharth: He created USA Today, a well-known newspaper.
- Kitty O'Neil: A famous Hollywood stuntwoman who also set a land speed record.
- Bill Scherr: An Olympic wrestler who won a bronze medal in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
- Jim Scherr: Also an Olympic wrestler and a former CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
- V. J. Smith: An author and a motivational speaker. He was also a Republican politician.
See also
In Spanish: Eureka (Dakota del Sur) para niños
