At a Glance
Median Income
$61,205
$26,015 per capita
Home Value
$107,300
Zillow: $193,654
Median Rent
$887/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.9% smoking rate
How Eddyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eddyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eddyville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eddyville residents earn a median household income of $61,205 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,015. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 625 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eddyville is $107,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,654. Median rent is $887/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
15.7% of adults in Eddyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eddyville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,085
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density943/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,205
Per Capita$26,015
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$1,192M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,300
Rent$887
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$193,654
Housing Units448
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,887/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation674 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Eddyville was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.