Median Income
$50,000
33% lower than US avg
Home Value
$69,500
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.7%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$302
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment
25.0%
594% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
22.0%
77% higher than US avg
How Eldon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population674
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density1/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$33,600
Unemployment25.0%
Poverty22.0%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,500
Rent$302
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units310
Rent Burden0.0%
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+30.3%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Eldon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Eldon receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Eldon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Eldon is $50,000, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 25.0%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Eldon is $69,500, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $302 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.3% have completed high school.
Eldon has a population of 674 with a density of 1 people per square mile. The median age is 55.6 years, 43% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
55.6yrs
Median Age
43% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 51.1% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| 254% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
The median household income in Eldon is $50,000, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 25.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,000 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $33,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 25.0% |
| 594% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
| 77% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Eldon is $69,500, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $302 (74% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $69,500 |
| 75% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $302 |
| 74% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 0.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.3% |
| Housing Units | 310 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Eldon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 652.0 sq mi (1,688.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |