About Eureka
Eureka, KS is a small town located in southern Kansas with an estimated population of 2,249.
Eureka holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.29 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 982 residents per square mile.
📰 Eureka News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eureka Unique
- One of 12 places in the US named Eureka — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eureka
- Copper Kettle
- El Rancho Viejo — mexican
- Lo Mar — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- ATSF Eureka Depot · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eureka
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Eureka
- Eureka Jr/Sr High
- Marshall Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Greenwood County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.