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Eldora, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Hardin County County
Eldora, IA
At a Glance
How Eldora Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eldora's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Eldora a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Eldora residents earn a median household income of $72,107 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,003. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 650 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eldora is $108,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,606. Median rent is $735/month, with 25.5% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Eldora reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,283/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Eldora hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eldora has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.