Iowa
Eldon is a small town in Iowa with a population of 816. Residents earn $52,813 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eldon receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Eldon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eldon is $52,813, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Eldon is $57,600, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Eldon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 24.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,813 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,033 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $974 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,369 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 256 |
| County GDP | $407M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.21% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $57,600 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $103,444 |
| Census Median Rent | $650 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,575 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.21% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9180°N, 92.2182°W |
| County FIPS | 19051 |
Winner: Republican by 54.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.8% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |