Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Eureka Township’s median age is 55 years, where Kansas’ towns sit at 38.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Among 152 Kansas towns, just one has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Eureka Township. Eureka Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Eureka Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,127 in 1880, a peak of 4,055 in 1960, 2,332 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1883 and 5 maps from 1885 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eureka Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Eureka Township.
Of the losses FEMA expects in Eureka Township, 39% come from inland flooding and 21% from wildfires. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A third of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 36% across Kansas. Adults 35 to 64 are 53% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (23% statewide). The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Eureka Township at 359 residents, down 2.7% since 2020.
42% women, 58% men
About 136 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±6.1 points). Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Eureka Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.4% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.1% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.8% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.3% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 28.1% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.3% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.4% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.6% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 41.2% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.3% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 30.5% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.6% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
The top destinations are Eureka (14%), Emporia (11%) and Wichita (10%). Most working residents leave Eureka Township for work: only 1% work in town. For half of commuters, work is under 40 miles away.
| Eureka Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Eureka Township, the peak summer temperature is 90°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Eureka Township, 16% have diabetes. CDC measures, 32 in all: Eureka Township beats Kansas on 1 and trails on 17. No town among the 151 in Kansas we compare has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Eureka Township.
| Eureka Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Eureka Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.7% | 11.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Trails total 2.0 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Eureka Township: 2, covering 15 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lions Recreational Park | — | 13 |
| 2. Riverside Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Eureka Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Eureka Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
Where Eureka Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Greenwood County, Kansas
Eureka is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,332.
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Eureka Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.