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Eureka County

Population in July 2007: 1,056.
Males: 531  (50.3%)
Females: 525  (49.7%)

Median resident age:  37.8 years
Nevada median age:  35.0 years

Zip code: 89316


Estimated median household income in 2007: $65,053 (it was $43,594 in 2000)
Eureka:  $65,053
Nevada:  $55,062

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,480
Eureka:  $24,480
Nevada:  $27,729

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $208,397 (it was $72,300 in 2000)
Eureka:  $208,397
Nevada:  $311,300

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $207,222; Detached houses: $262,980; Townhouses or other attached units: $196,448; In 2-unit structures: $652,228; Mobile homes: $58,831; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $63,333

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Races in Eureka:

  • White Non-Hispanic (89.8%)
  • Hispanic (10.0%)
  • Other race (4.9%)
  • Two or more races (2.5%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Eureka: 81.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 6481 feet

Land area: 2317.8 square miles.

Population density: 0.5 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Eureka

  • High school or higher: 77.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Eureka CCD

  • Never married: 17.2%
  • Now married: 66.3%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 10.2%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.9%
Nevada:  15.8%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Eureka, Nevada in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Eureka to the number of sex offenders is 1056 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Eureka:  0.7% ($472)
Nevada:  0.9% ($1,187)
Eureka satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sparks, NV (193.9 miles , pop. 66,346).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (239.3 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (400.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Cherry Creek, NV (6.7 miles) , Austin, NV (7.4 miles ), Lund, NV (7.6 miles ), Ruth, NV (7.7 miles ), Beowawe, NV (7.9 miles ), Round Mountain, NV (8.3 miles ), Ely, NV (8.3 miles ), McGill, NV (8.5 miles ).

Latitude: 39.58 N, Longitude: 116.10 W

Eureka household income distribution Eureka home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (29%)
  • Mining (19%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (3%)
  • Repair and maintenance (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (22%)
  • Accommodation and food services (18%)
  • Public administration (17%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Health care (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (16%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Extraction workers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)



Eureka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Nevada state average. It is 15% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 97.5 miles away from Eureka center
On 1/15/1993 at 14:17:57, a magnitude 4.5 (4.2 MB, 4.3 ML, 4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 29.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/23/2003 at 12:19:59, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 ML, 4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 93.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/1997 at 14:39:38, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from Eureka center
On 11/28/1990 at 02:48:22, a magnitude 4.3 (3.2 MB, 3.9 ML, 4.3 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 65.9 miles away from the city center
On 5/16/1997 at 01:23:19, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.3 miles away from Eureka center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Hospitals/medical centers near Eureka:
  • BATTLE MOUNTAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 57 miles; BATTE MTN, NV)
  • WILLIAM BEE RIRIE HOSPITAL (about 70 miles; ELY, NV)
  • NORTHEASTERN NV REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 92 miles; ELKO, NV)

Political contributions by individuals in Eureka, NV

Airports located in Eureka:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eureka:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-RENO (about 197 miles; RENO, NV; Full-time enrollment: 10,375)
  • TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 198 miles; RENO, NV; FT enrollment: 4,615)
  • WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 200 miles; Carson City, NV; FT enrollment: 2,167)
  • SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY (about 205 miles; CEDAR CITY, UT; FT enrollment: 5,091)
  • COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN IDAHO (about 213 miles; TWIN FALLS, ID; FT enrollment: 3,433)
  • DIXIE STATE COLLEGE OF UTAH (about 217 miles; ST GEORGE, UT; FT enrollment: 4,347)
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-UTAH CAMPUS (about 234 miles; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; FT enrollment: 2,021)
Public high school in Eureka:
Public elementary/middle school in Eureka:
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Notable locations in Eureka: South Gate (A), Siri Ranch (B), Morrison Ranch (C), Gund Ranch (D), Cerruti Ranch (E), Willows Ranch (F), Schaefer Ranch (G), Willow Creek Ranch (H), Santa Fe Ranch (I), Ardans Ranch (J), Hay Ranch (K), Sadler Ranch (L), Baalman Ranch (M), Bailey Ranch (N), Bank Ranch (O), Romano Ranch (P), Roberts Creek Ranch (Q), Bartine Ranch (R), Hodges Ranch (S), Walti Ranch (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Fenstermaker Grave (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Dou-Pah-Gade, Lake (A), Allison Creek Reservoir (B), Roberts Creek Reservoir (C), Tule Marsh (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Allison Creek (A), Faulkner Creek (B), Antelope Wash (C), Fenstermaker Wash (D), Ferguson Creek (E), Vinini Creek (F), Barren Wash (G), Horse Creek (H), Simpson Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Eureka Post Office (A), Romano Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Best Western Eureka Inn (251 N Main St) (1), In Eureka Sundown Lodge (60 South Main Street) (2), Ruby Hill Motel (380 North Main) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Eureka and their reported violations in the past:

EUREKA WATER ASSOCIATION (Address: EUREKA WATER ASSOC, Population served: 527, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2000, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-1994 and NOV-02-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-02-2001)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and NOV-02-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-02-2001)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1993 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 14 regular monitoring violations
DEVILS GATE WATER SYSTEM GID 2 (Address: EUREKA WATER ASSOC, Population served: 70, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-01-1994 and NOV-26-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St No addtl Formal Action needed (NOV-26-2001), St Compliance achieved (NOV-26-2001)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and NOV-26-2001, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St No addtl Formal Action needed (NOV-26-2001), St Compliance achieved (NOV-26-2001)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JUL-1993 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
DEVILS GATE GID DISTRICT 1 (Address: EUREKA WATER ASSOC, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2001, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2001), St Public Notif received (NOV-01-2001)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
DIAMOND COUNTRY ROADS (Address: DIAMOND COUNTRY ROADS, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-08-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-08-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1999, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JAN-1998, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 regular monitoring violations

Average household size:
This place:  2.5 people
Nevada:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  52.9%
Whole state:  66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  2.7%
Whole state:  7.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  12.8%
Whole state:  10.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  6.5%
Whole state:  4.9%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Eureka, NV


9 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Eureka compared to Nevada state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Eureka (2009 data):
  • Nevada State Bank: Eureka Branch at 91 North Main Street, branch established on 1945-06-16. Info updated 2008-09-11: Bank assets: $4,062.6 mil, Deposits: $3,515.8 mil, headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 68 total offices, Holding Company: Zions Bancorporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Eureka, Nevada
  • Sundown Lodge Inc, Main St, Eureka, NV 89316, Phone: (775) 237-5334
  • Ruby Hill Motel, PO Box 281 Hwy 50, Eureka, NV 89316, Phone: (775) 237-5339
  • Best Western Inn, PO Box 147, Eureka, NV 89316, Phone: (775) 237-5247
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Eureka, Nevada


Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School





2004 Presidential Election results in Eureka County Nevada:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (46%)
  • Electricity (29%)
  • Wood (21%)
  • Other fuel (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Eureka

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsSouthern Baptist ConventionEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents45.4%31.3%19.3%3.8%0.2%
Congregations20.0%20.0%40.0%20.0%N/A
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


13.81% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,821 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  13.81%
Nevada average:  9.02%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Elko County, NV  2.47% ($46,667 average AGI)


8.73% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,200 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.73%
Nevada average:  6.56%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Strongest AM radio stations in Eureka:
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eureka:
  • KWPR (88.7 FM; LUND, NV; Owner: NEVADA PUBLIC RADIO CORPORATION)
  • K209AX (89.7 FM; AUSTIN, NV; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Eureka:
  • K05JU (Channel 5; ELKO, NV; Owner: ELKO TELEVISION DISTRICT)


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Eureka)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Eureka, NV)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KB7VPQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00409016
    Grant Date: 06/08/1993, Expiration Date: 06/08/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/09/2005
    Registrant: Ralph E Schable, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Call Sign: KB7VPR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00652695
    Grant Date: 03/11/2003, Expiration Date: 06/08/2013
    Registrant: Laurance F Etter, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Call Sign: KB7VPS, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00270979
    Grant Date: 06/08/1993, Expiration Date: 06/08/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/09/2005
    Registrant: Keith D Hoehne, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Call Sign: KG7XR, Previous Call Sign: KA7VOG
    Grant Date: 12/29/1992, Expiration Date: 12/29/2002, Cancelation Date: 12/30/2004
    Registrant: Elvina N Smith, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Call Sign: KJ7VY, Previous Call Sign: WA2JTA, Licensee ID: L01125689
    Grant Date: 03/09/2006, Expiration Date: 03/20/2016
    Registrant: David Stine, Eureka, NV 89316


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 7
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1226P , Serial Number: 23-246, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 06/22/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Harold Sheppard, Dv Route Box 9a, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2118Z , Serial Number: 18051218, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 03/25/1963
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Eric Or Edie Dickenson, Po Box 40, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Aircraft: FLIGHT DESIGN GMBH CTSW (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 254CT , Serial Number: 07-01-05, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 01/24/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Terry J Lytle, Po Box 593, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Aircraft: CAMERON BALLOONS US C-100 (Balloon, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 4107C , Serial Number: 6080, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Rebecca Elkins, Po Box 847, Eureka, NV 89316
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/26/1993, Exported to: Canada
  • Aircraft: CESSNA T-310P (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5800M , Serial Number: 310P0100, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 03/25/1969
    Registrant (Corporation): Ridgewood Associates Inc, Hc 62box 62260, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182Q (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 759HG , Serial Number: 18266002, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): Diamond Valley Hay Company Inc, Po Box 10, Eureka, NV 89316
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7693M , Serial Number: 55993, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 03/24/1959
    Registrant (Co-Owned): William E Baumann, Po Box 881, Eureka, NV 89316, Other Owners: Darla R Baumann


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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