At a Glance
Median Income
$52,813
$24,033 per capita
Home Value
$57,600
Zillow: $114,606
Median Rent
$650/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Eldon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eldon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eldon residents earn a median household income of $52,813 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,033. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 256 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldon is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,606. Median rent is $650/month, with 32.3% 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 1944.
Education
12.8% of adults in Eldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldon 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
Population816
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density749/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,813
Per Capita$24,033
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$407M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$650
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$114,606
Housing Units374
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation629 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Eldon was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.