Eldon, IA
Living in Eldon
Bikeability7
Walkability27
Commute58
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports20
Hospitals69
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
990Population+42 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
6%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate51%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector87%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office19%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$58kMedian Home Value+$4.8k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$270Median Monthly Rent-$43 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier60%
Home Value
Less than $50K44%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas21%
Utility gas55%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Eldon
United States45
Iowa35
Wapello County51
Property Crime in Eldon
United States48
Iowa43
Wapello County81
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Eldon
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding61
Tornado27
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Eldon, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Eldon, IA
Seton Catholic Elementary School
12 miles, NW
Ottumwa Christian School
13 miles, NW
Maharishi School
15 miles, NE
Oskaloosa Christian School
35 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Eldon, IA
Maharishi University of Management
15 miles, NE
Iowa Wesleyan University
35 miles, E
William Penn University
35 miles, NW
Central College
50 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Eldon, IA
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
13 miles, NW
Jefferson County Health Center
14 miles, E
Davis County Hospital
15 miles, SW
Van Buren County Hospital
18 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Eldon, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
72 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
86 miles, SE
Des Moines International Airport
86 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
96 miles, NE