Eureka, Kansas
Eureka is a city of 2,223 people in Greenwood County, Kansas, founded in 1857.
Why visit Eureka
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depot and Eureka Carnegie Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Eureka
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eureka
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.
From the Wikipedia article Eureka, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Kansas, the United States of America
Eureka Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Carnegie library in Eureka, Kansas
Greenwood Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Hotel building in Eureka, Kansas
Robertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Eureka, Kansas
Westside Service Station and Riverside Motel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic building in Eureka, Kansas, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
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History
The first settlement at Eureka was in 1857. The first post office in Eureka was established in August 1858. Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870. The city is named from the Greek expression Eureka, meaning "I have found it".
From the History section of Eureka, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Eureka
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 19°F | 1.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 22°F | 1.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 22°F | 1.6 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eureka 1E (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Greenwood County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-09-11: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
El Dorado/Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport (EDK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Madison 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- El Dorado 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
- Augusta 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Burlington 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Emporia 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Cottonwood Falls 40 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Chanute 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Andover 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bel Aire 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Winfield 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eureka KS congregational church, Spacefem, CC0
- Eureka Carnegie Library 88001170 Greenwood County, KS, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenwood hotel Eureka KS, Spacefem, CC0
- Eureka KS Main St, Spacefem, CC0
- Eureka Santa Fe Depot, Braniffair, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Westside bar (Eureka, KS) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- RobertsonHouse, Braniffair, CC BY-SA 3.0
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