Health and Nutrition of Eureka, MT Residents

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Fifty percent of Eureka residents report that their diet is generally healthy. People here have milk to drink or on their cereal 22 times per month. This includes chocolate and other flavored milks, as well as hot cocoa made with milk, and does not count small amounts of milk added to coffee or tea. People living here eat an average of three meals (breakfasts, lunches or dinners) per week that were prepared away from home in places such as restaurants, fast food places, food stands, grocery stores or from vending machines. They get two of these meals from a fast-food or pizza place. People here eat two "ready to eat" foods such as salads, soups, chicken, sandwiches and cooked vegetables per month. They also eat three frozen meals or frozen pizzas on average monthly.

Summary

Diet health (%)

  • Eureka 49.8%
  • County 49.3%
  • Montana 50.5%

Milk product consumption (# of products/month)

  • Here 21.8
  • County 21.7
  • Montana 21.2

Meals not home prepared (#/week)

  • Here 3.3
  • County 3.3
  • State 3.7

Meals from fast food or pizza place (#/week)

  • Eureka 1.6
  • Lincoln County 1.7
  • Montana 1.7

Ready-to-eat foods (#/month)

  • Here 1.5
  • County 1.7
  • State 1.8

Frozen meals/pizza (#/month)

  • Eureka 3.3
  • County 3.5
  • Montana 3.6

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

The average Eureka resident last visited a dentist two years ago (including all types of dentists, such as, orthodontists, oral surgeons, and all other dental specialists, as well as dental hygienists). Seventeen percent of people living here 30 years of age and older, are embarrassed because of their teeth, mouth or dentures. Twenty one percent think they might have gum disease (might have swollen gums, receding gums, sore or infected gums or loose teeth). Eureka residents rate the overall health of their teeth and gums on average at 45 percent. People living here aged 30 years and older, aside from brushing their teeth with toothbrush, use dental floss or any other device that clean between teeth on average three days per week. They also use mouthwash or other dental rinse products to treat dental disease or dental problems an average of three days per week. The average person living here (including children) has 22 teeth.

Summary

Average years since last visit a dentist

  • Here 2.0
  • County 2.0
  • Montana 1.9

People embarrassed because of mouth (%)

  • Eureka 17.2%
  • Lincoln County 17.2%
  • State 15.5%

People with gum disease (%)

  • Eureka 21.3%
  • County 22.2%
  • State 21.0%

General health of teeth and gums (%)

  • Eureka 45.4%
  • County 45.1%
  • Montana 48.0%

Average days a week using dental floss/device

  • Eureka 3.0
  • Lincoln County 2.8
  • Montana 3.0

Average days a week using mouthwash for dental problem

  • Eureka 2.6
  • Lincoln County 2.7
  • State 2.7

Average number of teeth

  • Eureka 22.0
  • County 21.5
  • Montana 23.0

The average height of Eureka residents 16 years and older is 67 inches. The average weight is 182 pounds. Their average BMI (Body Mass Index) is 29. Forty one percent of people living here are obese. Fifty three percent have ever been obese. Thirty seven percent have ever tried to lose weight.

Summary

Average height (inches)

  • Here 66.6
  • County 67.1
  • Montana 67.1

Average weight (pounds)

  • Here 182.1
  • Lincoln County 183.0
  • State 181.5

Average BMI

  • Here 29.3
  • County 29.0
  • Montana 28.8

People that are obese (%)

  • Here 41.0%
  • Lincoln County 39.3%
  • State 37.3%

People that ever were obese (%)

  • Eureka 53.1%
  • Lincoln County 52.7%
  • State 49.4%

People trying to lose weight (%)

  • Eureka 36.7%
  • Lincoln County 35.4%
  • State 36.9%

Sixty three percent of Eureka residents have ever used marijuana or hashish. Twenty seven percent of people living here have ever used cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin or methamphetamine. Twenty five percent have ever used any form of cocaine, such as powder, 'crack', 'free base', and coca paste. Three percent have ever used heroin. Fifteen percent have ever used methamphetamines.

Summary

People that ever used marijuana or hashish (%)

  • Eureka 62.9%
  • County 65.7%
  • State 65.7%

Ever used hard drugs (%)

  • Eureka 27.1%
  • Lincoln County 27.4%
  • State 25.5%

Ever used any form of cocaine (%)

  • Here 24.9%
  • Lincoln County 25.3%
  • State 23.7%

Ever used heroin (%)

  • Eureka 3.4%
  • Lincoln County 3.3%
  • State 2.9%

Ever used methamphetamine (%)

  • Eureka 15.1%
  • County 15.8%
  • State 14.2%

Twelve percent of people living in Eureka have ever been told by a doctor or health professional that they have diabetes. Forty seven percent of people had a blood test for high sugar or diabetes within the past three years. Four percent of city residents are currently taking insulin.

Summary

Diabetics (%)

  • Eureka 12.3%
  • County 11.9%
  • Montana 9.8%

Had a blood test for high blood sugar (%)

  • Eureka 47.3%
  • County 49.3%
  • Montana 47.7%

People taking insulin (%)

  • Here 3.7%
  • County 3.7%
  • Montana 3.0%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Eureka residents 20 years and older on average get up to urinate one time at night (from time they go to bed at night until the time they get up in the morning).

Summary

Avg. # of times urinating at night

  • Eureka 1.1
  • Lincoln County 1.2
  • Montana 1.1

Thirteen percent of Eureka residents above the age of 40 have problems with their ability to smell, such as not being able to smell things or things not smelling the way they are supposed to. Four percent have been having problems with their ability to taste sweet, sour, salty or bitter foods and drinks. Seventy one percent of people above the age of 40 have ever had wisdom teeth removed. Thirty five percent have ever had their tonsils removed. Eighteen percent have lost consciousness because of a head injury. Twenty two percent have ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull. Forty seven percent have had two or more sinus infections.

Summary

People 40+ having problems with smell (%)

  • Here 12.5%
  • County 12.1%
  • State 12.0%

People 40+ having problems with taste (%)

  • Here 4.1%
  • County 5.4%
  • Montana 5.3%

People 40+ that ever had wisdom teeth removed (%)

  • Here 71.2%
  • County 71.2%
  • State 70.3%

People 40+ that ever had tonsils teeth removed (%)

  • Eureka 35.0%
  • County 33.4%
  • State 32.5%

People 40+ that ever had a loss of consciousness because of a head injury (%)

  • Here 17.6%
  • County 19.3%
  • State 18.3%

People 40+ that ever had a broken nose or other serious injury to face or skull (%)

  • Eureka 21.6%
  • Lincoln County 23.8%
  • Montana 23.3%

People 40+ that ever had two or more sinus infections (%)

  • Here 47.0%
  • Lincoln County 45.4%
  • State 44.7%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Seventy six percent of people living in Eureka are covered by health insurance or some other kind of health care plan.

Summary

People covered by health insurance (%)

  • Eureka 76.2%
  • Lincoln County 75.9%
  • State 76.2%

Twenty six percent of people living in Eureka have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had hypertension (also called high blood pressure). Twenty five percent of people take their blood pressure at home. Forty five percent of people in Eureka frequently check their blood cholesterol. Twenty three percent of people have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that their blood cholesterol level was high.

Summary

Has high blood pressure (%)

  • Eureka 25.9%
  • County 27.3%
  • State 22.8%

Checking blood pressure at home (%)

  • Eureka 25.4%
  • Lincoln County 27.1%
  • Montana 25.2%

Frequently checking blood cholesterol (%)

  • Eureka 45.2%
  • Lincoln County 45.7%
  • Montana 43.2%

Has high cholesterol level (%)

  • Eureka 22.9%
  • County 24.4%
  • Montana 19.7%

Thirty eight percent of people living in Eureka use sunscreen.

Summary

People using sunscreen (%)

  • Eureka 38.0%
  • Lincoln County 37.0%
  • State 40.2%

Twenty six percent of Eureka residents 18 years old and older have usually little interest or pleasure in doing things. Thirty percent often feel down, depressed, or hopeless. Forty three percent of people living here have trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleep too much. Fifty three percent of people often feel tired or have little energy. Twenty eight percent are bothered by poor appetite or overeating. Twenty two percent often feel badly about themselves, that they are a failure or have let themselves or their families down. Twenty one percent have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching TV. Fourteen percent of people living here move or speak so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that they have been moving around a lot more than usual. Five percent have thoughts that they would be better off dead or of hurting themselves in some way.

Summary

People who have little interest in doing things (%)

  • Here 26.3%
  • Lincoln County 27.4%
  • Montana 26.0%

People feeling down, depressed, or hopeless (%)

  • Eureka 30.3%
  • County 29.4%
  • Montana 27.3%

People who have trouble sleeping or sleeping too much (%)

  • Here 42.8%
  • County 44.1%
  • Montana 43.2%

People feeling tired or having little energy (%)

  • Here 53.0%
  • Lincoln County 52.7%
  • State 52.7%

People with poor appetite or overeating (%)

  • Here 27.6%
  • County 28.4%
  • State 27.1%

People feeling bad about themself (%)

  • Here 22.4%
  • County 22.8%
  • State 21.4%

People who have trouble concentrating on things (%)

  • Here 20.6%
  • Lincoln County 20.2%
  • State 19.7%

People moving or speaking slowly or too fast (%)

  • Eureka 14.0%
  • County 13.4%
  • Montana 13.3%

People having thoughts they would be better off dead (%)

  • Eureka 5.2%
  • County 4.8%
  • Montana 4.3%

Eureka residents on average take two prescription medicines.

Summary

Average number of prescription medicines taking

  • Eureka 2.4
  • Lincoln County 2.5
  • Montana 2.2

Seventy seven percent of people living in Eureka have at least one alcoholic drink per month. Thirteen percent of people living here do not drink alcohol at all. People living here drink alcohol 5.2 days per month on average. They have 6.2 drinks per week. On average people living here have 5 or more drinks on 25 days a year.

Summary

People drinking some alcohol every month (%)

  • Here 77.0%
  • County 81.1%
  • Montana 81.8%

People not drinking at all (%)

  • Eureka 13.2%
  • Lincoln County 10.3%
  • Montana 9.9%

Average days/month drinking alcohol

  • Eureka 5.2
  • County 5.5
  • Montana 5.4

Average drinks/week

  • Here 6.2
  • Lincoln County 6.4
  • State 5.9

Average days/year people drink much

  • Eureka 25.4
  • County 26.5
  • Montana 24.0

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ninety eight percent of Eureka residents 18 years and older have ever had vaginal, anal or oral sex. Ninety six percent of males have ever had vaginal sex with a woman. Ninety percent have ever performed oral sex on a woman. Fifty percent have ever had anal sex with a woman. Seven percent of males in Eureka have ever had any kind of sex with a man, including oral or anal. Ninety nine percent of females have ever had vaginal sex with a man. Eighty eight percent have ever performed oral sex on a man. Thirty eight percent have ever had anal sex. Nine percent of females have ever had any kind of sex with a woman. People in Eureka were 17 years old on average when they had sex for the first time. The average man in his lifetime had any kind of sex with 30 women. He has vaginal sex with 22 women. People living here were on average 21 years old when they first performed oral sex on a woman. In their lifetime they performed oral sex on average on six women. Males in their lifetime have anal or oral sex with 5.7 men on average. They have had 3.4 anal sex partners in their lifetime. People in Eureka were 18 years old on average when they first performed oral sex on a man. They performed oral sex on average on eight men in their lifetime. Seven percent of people use protection, like a condom or dental dam, while performing oral sex. The average person in Eureka has vaginal or anal sex 64 times a year. Fifty six percent have sex without using a condom. Females in Eureka 18 years and older have had any kind of sex with 10 men on average. They have had 10 male vaginal sex partners in their lifetimes. Women here have on average 0.5 female sex partners in their lifetimes. Eighty six percent of men 18 years old and older are circumcised.

Summary

People 18+ that ever had sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) (%)

  • Eureka 97.7%
  • Lincoln County 97.9%
  • Montana 97.3%

Males 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a woman (%)

  • Eureka 95.6%
  • Lincoln County 96.0%
  • State 94.6%

Males 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a woman (%)

  • Eureka 89.9%
  • County 89.6%
  • Montana 88.6%

Males 18+ that ever had anal sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 50.4%
  • Lincoln County 50.4%
  • Montana 48.4%

Males 18+ that ever had any sex with a man (%)

  • Eureka 6.7%
  • Lincoln County 5.4%
  • Montana 6.4%

Females 18+ that ever had vaginal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 98.7%
  • Lincoln County 98.2%
  • State 97.7%

Females 18+ that ever performed oral sex on a man (%)

  • Here 87.9%
  • County 88.4%
  • Montana 89.2%

Females 18+ that ever had anal sex with a man (%)

  • Here 37.8%
  • County 40.5%
  • Montana 40.6%

Females 18+ that ever had any kind of sex with a woman (%)

  • Here 9.2%
  • Lincoln County 9.4%
  • Montana 10.7%

Average age people first had sex

  • Here 16.8
  • Lincoln County 16.7
  • State 16.8

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 30.1
  • Lincoln County 34.8
  • Montana 28.0

Average number of female vaginal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Eureka 21.9
  • Lincoln County 24.6
  • State 21.3

Average age people first performed oral sex on a woman (18+)

  • Here 20.9
  • Lincoln County 21.4
  • Montana 21.3

Average number of woman performed oral sex on in lifetime (18+)

  • Eureka 6.2
  • County 7.1
  • Montana 5.9

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 5.7
  • County 2.4
  • Montana 3.3

Average number of male anal sex partners in lifetime (males 18+)

  • Here 3.4
  • Lincoln County 1.4
  • Montana 1.9

Average age people first performed oral sex on a man (18+)

  • Eureka 18.4
  • Lincoln County 20.1
  • State 19.1

Average number of male oral sex partners in lifetime (18+)

  • Eureka 7.9
  • Lincoln County 4.6
  • Montana 5.4

People using protection when performing oral sex (%)

  • Here 7.3%
  • County 6.9%
  • Montana 7.1%

Average number of times people have vaginal or anal sex a year

  • Eureka 64.4
  • Lincoln County 54.5
  • State 60.1

People having sex without condom (%)

  • Here 56.1%
  • County 55.6%
  • State 56.8%

Average number of male sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 10.4
  • County 10.3
  • State 10.3

Average number of male vaginal sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Here 9.5
  • County 9.3
  • Montana 9.4

Average number of female sex partners in lifetime (females 18+)

  • Eureka 0.5
  • Lincoln County 0.4
  • State 0.4

Circumcised males 18+ (%)

  • Here 85.8%
  • County 85.1%
  • Montana 85.2%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Nine percent of households in Eureka use chemical products in their homes to control fleas, roaches, ants, termites or other insects. Four percent use chemical products in their lawns or gardens to kill weeds.

Summary

Households using pesticides to control insects (%)

  • Here 9.5%
  • County 10.3%
  • Montana 9.8%

Households using pesticides to kill weeds (%)

  • Eureka 4.4%
  • County 4.5%
  • Montana 4.5%

Eureka residents 16 years and older usually get seven hours of sleep at night on weekdays or workdays. Thirty six percent of them have trouble sleeping.

Summary

Average hours sleeping at night

  • Eureka 6.8
  • County 6.8
  • Montana 6.8

People that has trouble sleeping (%)

  • Eureka 36.3%
  • Lincoln County 36.1%
  • State 33.2%

Fifty one percent of Eureka residents currently smoke cigarettes.

Summary

People smoking cigarettes (%)

  • Here 50.5%
  • County 50.5%
  • Montana 49.2%

Twenty five percent of Eureka residents' work involve vigorous-intensity activity that causes large increases in breathing or heart rate, like carrying or lifting heavy loads, digging or construction work for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty four percent of people do moderate-intensity activities at work that cause small increases in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking or carrying light loads for at least 10 minutes continuously. Twenty four percent walk or bicycle for at least 10 minutes continuously to get to and from places. Sixteen percent do any vigorous-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause large increases in breathing or heart rate like running or basketball for at least 10 minutes continuously. Forty one percent do any moderate-intensity sports, fitness or recreational activities that cause a small increase in breathing or heart rate such as brisk walking, bicycling, swimming or golf for at least 10 minutes continuously. People living here spend six hours sitting on a typical day (this includes sitting at work, at home, getting to and from places, or with friends, including time spent sitting at a desk, traveling in a car or bus, reading, playing cards, watching television or using a computer). They usually sit and watch TV or videos for about three hours per day. They use a computer or play computer games (including Playstation, Nintendo DS, or other portable video games) outside of work or school for 1.2 hours per day.

Summary

People doing vigorous-intensity work activities (%)

  • Here 24.8%
  • Lincoln County 23.9%
  • Montana 22.8%

People doing moderate-intensity work activities (%)

  • Eureka 43.6%
  • Lincoln County 42.6%
  • Montana 40.9%

People walking or bicycling (%)

  • Eureka 23.7%
  • County 27.2%
  • State 29.0%

People doing vigorous-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Eureka 15.7%
  • County 14.4%
  • State 20.3%

People doing moderate-intensity recreational activities (%)

  • Eureka 40.9%
  • Lincoln County 39.5%
  • Montana 45.3%

Average hours a day doing sedentary activities

  • Eureka 5.9
  • Lincoln County 6.0
  • Montana 6.2

Average hours a day watching TV or videos

  • Here 2.9
  • Lincoln County 2.9
  • Montana 2.7

Average hours a day using computer

  • Eureka 1.2
  • Lincoln County 1.1
  • Montana 1.3

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Ten percent of Eureka residents have ever been told by a doctor or other health professional that they had asthma. Three percent of people living here has anemia, sometimes called "tired blood" or "low blood". Four percent of people 16 years and older have ever been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they had psoriasis. Thirty seven percent are overweight. Seventeen percent of people 60 years and older have difficulties in thinking or remembering that can make a big difference in everyday activities (this does not refer to occasionally forgetting your keys or the name of someone you recently met). This refers to things like confusion or memory loss that are happening more often or getting worse. Twelve percent of people living in Eureka have ever received a blood transfusion. Nineteen percent have trouble seeing, even when wearing glasses or contact lenses. Thirty one percent of people 20 and older have arthritis. Four percent have ever been told they had gout. Four percent have congestive heart failure. Four percent have coronary heart disease. Three percent have angina, also called angina pectoris. Four percent have ever had a heart attack, also called myocardial infarction. Four percent have been ever told by a doctor or other health professional that they had a stroke. Three percent have ever had emphysema. Nine percent have another thyroid problem. Four percent have ever had chronic bronchitis. Two percent of people had any kind of liver condition. Eleven percent have ever had cancer or a malignancy of any kind.

Summary

People with asthma (%)

  • Eureka 9.8%
  • County 10.2%
  • Montana 10.0%

People with anemia (%)

  • Eureka 2.9%
  • County 3.0%
  • State 2.9%

People with psoriasis (%)

  • Eureka 4.4%
  • Lincoln County 4.6%
  • State 4.2%

People with overweight (%)

  • Here 37.3%
  • Lincoln County 37.1%
  • State 35.3%

Elderly people having difficulties in thinking or remembering (%)

  • Here 16.6%
  • County 18.5%
  • State 17.8%

People who ever received blood transfusion (%)

  • Here 12.0%
  • County 13.1%
  • State 11.6%

People having trouble seeing even with glass/contacts (%)

  • Eureka 19.1%
  • Lincoln County 20.5%
  • State 18.4%

People with arthritis (%)

  • Eureka 30.6%
  • Lincoln County 32.3%
  • Montana 27.2%

People with gout (%)

  • Eureka 4.0%
  • Lincoln County 4.7%
  • Montana 4.0%

People with congestive heart failure (%)

  • Eureka 4.4%
  • County 4.7%
  • Montana 3.3%

People with coronary heart disease (%)

  • Eureka 4.0%
  • County 4.3%
  • State 3.5%

People with angina pectoris (%)

  • Here 3.3%
  • Lincoln County 3.1%
  • State 2.4%

People who ever had heart attack (%)

  • Here 4.2%
  • County 4.9%
  • State 4.0%

People who ever had stroke (%)

  • Here 4.4%
  • County 4.6%
  • State 3.6%

People with emphysema (%)

  • Here 2.9%
  • Lincoln County 4.4%
  • State 2.9%

People with thyroid problem (%)

  • Eureka 9.0%
  • Lincoln County 8.9%
  • Montana 8.2%

People with chronic bronchitis (%)

  • Here 4.2%
  • Lincoln County 4.3%
  • Montana 3.6%

People with any liver condition (%)

  • Eureka 2.1%
  • Lincoln County 3.4%
  • State 2.6%

People who ever had cancer or malignancy (%)

  • Here 10.6%
  • Lincoln County 11.2%
  • Montana 9.8%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

Sixty six percent of births in Eureka were vaginal deliveries. Thirty four percent of deliveries were cesarean. 99.4 percent of deliveries resulted in live births. Sixty two percent of pregnancies resulted in a delivery. Forty eight percent of women breastfeed their children. Twenty six percent of women in Eureka have ever had a hysterectomy, including a partial hysterectomy (that is, surgery to remove their uterus or womb). Fifteen percent had both of their ovaries removed (either when they had their uterus removed or at another time). Seventy three percent have ever taken birth control pills for any reason. Eight percent of women are currently taking birth control pills. Fifteen percent have ever used Depo-Provera or injectable birth control to prevent pregnancy. Twenty two percent have ever used female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, including any forms of female hormones, such as pills, cream, patch and injections, but do not include birth control methods or use for infertility.

Summary

Vaginal deliveries (%)

  • Here 66.3%
  • County 66.3%
  • State 64.6%

Cesarean deliveries (%)

  • Eureka 33.7%
  • County 33.7%
  • State 35.4%

Deliveries resulted in a live birth (%)

  • Eureka 99.4%
  • County 99.3%
  • State 99.4%

Pregnancies resulted in a delivery (%)

  • Here 61.5%
  • Lincoln County 60.1%
  • State 59.1%

Women breastfeeding newborns (%)

  • Eureka 48.2%
  • County 54.7%
  • State 58.6%

Women that had a hysterectomy (%)

  • Here 26.4%
  • County 26.4%
  • State 23.2%

Women that had both ovaries removed (%)

  • Eureka 14.5%
  • Lincoln County 14.7%
  • State 12.7%

Women that have ever taken birth control pills (%)

  • Here 73.2%
  • County 77.5%
  • State 77.5%

Women taking birth control pills (%)

  • Eureka 8.1%
  • Lincoln County 7.8%
  • State 9.0%

Women that have ever used Depo-Provera or injectables (%)

  • Here 14.5%
  • County 14.0%
  • Montana 15.4%

Women that have ever used female hormones (%)

  • Here 22.1%
  • Lincoln County 23.9%
  • Montana 21.1%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Eureka report their general health condition on average at 55 percent. Five percent of them donate blood. Excluding tests they have had as part of blood donations, 34 percent of Eureka residents have ever had their blood tested for the AIDS virus infection. Nine percent of people living in Eureka are left-handed.

Summary

General health condition (%)

  • Here 55.2%
  • County 54.5%
  • Montana 57.2%

Blood donors (%)

  • Eureka 5.4%
  • Lincoln County 5.2%
  • Montana 5.4%

Has blood ever tested for HIV virus (%)

  • Eureka 33.6%
  • Lincoln County 36.8%
  • Montana 38.4%

Left-handed people (%)

  • Eureka 8.8%
  • Lincoln County 9.2%
  • Montana 8.8%

People in Eureka spend $340 per month on average on food for their families at supermarkets or grocery stores. This is 21 percent of their income. The average family in Eureka spends $74 on food at other stores monthly. This is five percent of their income. They spend $123 on eating out, including cafeterias at work or at school or on vending machines. This is seven percent of their income. They also spend $22 monthly on carried out or delivered food. This is one percent of their income.

Summary

Money monthly spent on food at supermarket/grocery store

  • Here $340
  • County $349
  • Montana $355

Income spent on food at supermarket/grocery store (%)

  • Eureka 21.5%
  • Lincoln County 21.7%
  • State 21.8%

Money monthly spent on food at other stores

  • Here $74
  • County $70
  • State $74

Income spent on food at other stores (%)

  • Here 4.5%
  • County 4.0%
  • Montana 4.4%

Money monthly spent on eating out

  • Eureka $123
  • County $131
  • Montana $145

Income spent on eating out (%)

  • Eureka 6.7%
  • Lincoln County 6.5%
  • Montana 7.5%

Money monthly spent on carryout/delivered foods

  • Here $22
  • County $22
  • State $28

Income spent on carryout/delivered foods (%)

  • Eureka 1.4%
  • County 1.2%
  • State 1.3%

The biggest differences compared to state averages have been highlighted with a blue background.

People living in Eureka report their general condition of hearing on average at 76 percent. Seventy five percent of them can usually hear and understand, without the use of a hearing aid or any other listening devices, what a person says without seeing his or her face if that person whispers to them from across a quiet room. Ninety four percent of people can hear a normal voice across a quiet room. Twenty two percent of Eureka population have been bothered by ringing, roaring or buzzing in their ears or head. Fifty percent of people living here have ever had a job where they were exposed to loud sounds or noise. Loud means so loud that they must speak in a raised voice to be heard. Sixteen percent of people in Eureka had off-work exposure to loud noise.

Summary

Average condition of hearing (%)

  • Here 76.1%
  • Lincoln County 75.7%
  • Montana 78.3%

People that can hear a whisper from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 75.4%
  • County 73.6%
  • State 78.3%

People that can hear normal voice from across a quiet room (%)

  • Here 93.6%
  • County 93.1%
  • State 94.6%

Ears ringing, roaring, buzzing (%)

  • Here 22.4%
  • Lincoln County 23.3%
  • State 21.2%

Had a job exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Here 49.8%
  • County 50.2%
  • State 45.3%

Had off-work exposure to loud noise (%)

  • Eureka 16.0%
  • Lincoln County 17.0%
  • State 16.4%

Twenty nine percent of Eureka residents 40 and older take a low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart attacks, strokes or cancer.

Summary

Adults 40+ taking low-dose aspirin (%)

  • Eureka 28.9%
  • County 27.6%
  • State 26.9%

Eighteen percent of Eureka residents 20 or older have limitations caused by a long-term physical, mental or emotional problems or illnesses keeping them from working at a job or business. Twenty six percent are limited in the kind or amount of work they can do because of physical, mental or emotional problems. Ten percent have difficulty walking without using any special equipment. Ten percent are limited in any way because of difficulty remembering or because they experience periods of confusion. Eight percent of people here have health problems that require them to use special equipment, such as a cane, wheelchair, special bed or special telephone.

Summary

People having limitations keeping them from working (%)

  • Eureka 18.4%
  • Lincoln County 21.9%
  • Montana 17.6%

People limited in amount of work they can do (%)

  • Eureka 25.8%
  • Lincoln County 29.7%
  • State 24.6%

People that need special equipment to walk (%)

  • Here 9.5%
  • County 10.0%
  • Montana 8.7%

People experiencing confusion/memory problems (%)

  • Eureka 10.2%
  • Lincoln County 11.0%
  • State 9.1%

People requiring special healthcare equipment (%)

  • Eureka 8.5%
  • Lincoln County 8.9%
  • Montana 7.5%
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