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Eldon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Davis County County
Eldon, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Eldon a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% 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 $103,444. 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.
Safety & Crime
Eldon reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,328/100K.
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 (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.