Eureka, California

Population 27,117

Eureka is located in Humboldt County, CA. The population is 27,117, making Eureka the largest city in Humboldt County.

There are 25 public schools in Eureka with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Eureka is high , and there are 119 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Eureka is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Eureka property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Eureka include Myrtletown, Cutten and Samoa.

Eureka Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.7%

Crime Rate

56.48% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 690
  • Violent Crimes: 723
  • Robbery: 234
  • Burglary: 693
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

69.14% Higher than national avg.
  • 119 offenders in Eureka
  • 43.88 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

314 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 14
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 15
  • Tanks & Spills: 282

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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25 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 25 K-12 public schools in Eureka, CA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Eureka's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
4 Private Schools

Gospel Outreach School

Mistwood Montessori School

Redwood Christian School

St Bernards Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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119 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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11 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Eureka, CA issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 11 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 7 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Eureka, CA issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 8 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $741
  • 1 Bedroom: $862
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,112
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,580
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,903

Zip Codes

95501 95502 95503 95521 95524 95534 95537 95540 95564

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Environmental Hazards

314 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Eureka, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Eureka, CA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Eureka, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.02°
  • February 45.8°
  • March 46.47°
  • April 48.02°
  • May 61.35°
  • June 54.37°
  • July 55.08°
  • August 56.38°
  • September 55.57°
  • October 53.8°
  • November 49.88°
  • December 45.58°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Eureka, CA

Earthquakes
Eureka, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Eureka, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Eureka, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Eureka, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Eureka, CA: $39,063

Unemployment

Unemployment in Eureka is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.80%
White Collar - 56.20%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Jared Huffman

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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