Eureka, Kansas

Eureka, Kansas
City and County seat
Main street in Eureka (2012)
Main street in Eureka (2012)
Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
KDOT map of Greenwood County (legend)
KDOT map of Greenwood County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°49′34″N 96°17′20″W / 37.82611°N 96.28889°W / 37.82611; -96.28889
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyGreenwood
Founded1857
Platted1867
Incorporated1870
Named forEureka
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
Area
 • Total2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2)
 • Land2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,079 ft (329 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,332
 • Density1,000/sq mi (390/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67045
Area code620
FIPS code20-21800
GNIS ID485572
Websiteeurekaks.org

Eureka is a city Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. It is also the county seat of Greenwood County. In 2020, 2,332 people lived there.

History

In 1857, the first settlement at Eureka was built. The first post office in Eureka was created in August 1858. Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870. The city is named after the Greek expression Eureka, meaning "I have found it".

2016 tornado

An EF2 tornado hit Eureka on July 7, 2016 at 9:45 pm. More than 143 total buildings, including at least 50 homes, businesses, a nursing home, and grain elevator, were damaged. No people were injured.

2018 tornado

An EF3 tornado hit Eureka on June 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm (daylight). 175 buildings were damaged or destroyed. 78 homes were damaged (12 not livable, 10 totaled). 8 people were injured.

Geography

Eureka is at 37°49′22″N 96°17′22″W / 37.82278°N 96.28944°W / 37.82278; -96.28944 (37.822745, −96.289583). The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 2.29 square miles (5.93 km2). All of it is land.

Climate

Eureka has hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. The Köppen Climate Classification system says that Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

People

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18801,127—
18902,259100.4%
19002,091−7.4%
19102,33311.6%
19202,60611.7%
19303,69841.9%
19403,8032.8%
19503,9584.1%
19604,0552.5%
19703,576−11.8%
19803,425−4.2%
19902,974−13.2%
20002,914−2.0%
20102,633−9.6%
20202,332−11.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 census says that there were 2,332 people, 1,038 households, and 568 families living in Eureka. Of the households, 65.8% owned their home and 34.2% rented their home.

The median age was 44.9 years. Of the people, 89.6% were White, 1.0% were Asian, 0.6% were Native American, 0.6% were Black, 1.0% were from some other race, and 7.2% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the people.

2010 census

The 2010 census says that there were 2,633 people, 1,171 households, and 663 families living in Eureka.

Transportation

Airport

Eureka Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport. It is two nautical miles (4 km) north of the central business district of Eureka.

Famous people

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eureka, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "City of Eureka". The League of Kansas Municipalities. May 28, 2019.
  3. 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. p. 599. ISBN 9780722249055. {{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  6. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archive)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
  7. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 122.
  8. ↑ Tornado mangles homes, nursing center in Eureka; The Wichita-Eagle; July 7, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Tornado hits Eureka, homes and businesses hit, search underway; KSN tv; July 7, 2016". Archived from the original on January 27, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Nearly 150 structures damaged in Eureka as tornado cleanup continues; KSN tv; July 9, 2016". Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  11. ↑ "EF-3 tornado hits Eureka, damages 78 homes and injures 8". The Wichita Eagle. June 27, 2018. Archived from the original on June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  12. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2011.
  13. ↑ Climate Summary for Eureka, Kansas[permanent dead link]
  14. ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  15. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  16. ↑ FAA Airport Master Record for 13K (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective May 31, 2012.
  17. ↑ "WHITTAKER, Robert Russell, (1939 – )". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 4, 2012.

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