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Eldridge, IA

Iowa · Scott County · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro

Eldridge is a small city in Iowa with a population of 6,743. Residents earn $101,089 per year, which is 35% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,743 Population 691/sq mi density
$101,089 Median Income $49,703 per capita
$329,400 Home Value $342,180 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 602 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,089 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$329,400 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K (92% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $101,089
35% higher than US avg
Home Value $329,400
17% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 29/100K
92% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.5%
62% higher than US avg
Median Rent $845
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.5%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Eldridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population6,743
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density691/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,089
Per Capita$49,703
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,291M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$329,400
Rent$845
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$342,180
Housing Units2,695
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

F
Violent29/100K
Property602/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault14/100K
Burglary143/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Uninsured4.6%
Smoking10.2%
Depression21.0%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.75

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.4%
EV Stations1
Libraries11

Is Eldridge a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Eldridge receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Eldridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Eldridge is $101,089, which is significantly higher than the national average / 35% above $75,149. This places Eldridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Eldridge is $329,400, 17% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Eldridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 29 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 602 per 100,000, 69% below the national average.

Education

Eldridge is a highly educated community / 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Eldridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Eldridge has a population of 6,743 with a density of 691 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.1% female and 48.9% male. The city is predominantly White (90.2%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.8% of residents. 7.2% of the population are veterans. 8.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

6,743
Total Population
691
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
9.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Eldridge vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish 4.2%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Eldridge vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Eldridge is $101,089, which is 35% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,703 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,176, 18% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 16.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Eldridge vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,089
35% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,703
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
IRS Avg AGI$86,464
Gini Index0.461 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,239
County GDP$13,291M

Business (County)

Restaurants496
Healthcare523
Retail618
Manufacturing172

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Cost of Living87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.7 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Eldridge is $329,400, 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $342,180. Homes sell for 99.5% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $788 for a one-bedroom to $989 for a two-bedroom apartment. 85.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,695 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1997. The average annual property tax is $6,638 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 23.2% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$329,400
17% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$342,180
Median List Price$353,569

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$353,569
$/Sq Ft$228
Homes Sold10
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops5.0%
Inventory40

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below US avg
Rent Burden23.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Homeownership85.8%
Owner-Occupied85.8%
Renter-Occupied14.2%
Housing Units2,695
Median Year Built1997

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,638
90% above US avg
Effective Rate2.02%
In Eldridge, 36.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 7.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.2% of residents, below the national average. 25.5% have high blood pressure. 10.2% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 25.2% report binge drinking. 17.0% are physically inactive, below the national average. 21.0% report depression. 15.3% experience frequent mental distress. 4.6% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,001. The dentist ratio is 1:1,199. 90.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Eldridge vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.5%
14% above US avg
Diabetes7.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure25.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.2%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.2%
27% below US avg
Binge Drinking25.2%
Physical Inactivity17.0%
Depression21.0%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress9.6%
Short Sleep32.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.8%
Uninsured4.6%
47% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,001
Dentists1:1,199
Mental Health1:516
Checkup Rate77.2%
Dental Visits74.8%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities523
Eldridge has a violent crime rate of 29 per 100,000 residents, 92% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 14.3 per 100,000, robbery at 14.3, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 602 per 100,000, 69% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 387, burglary at 143, vehicle theft at 72 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 16 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Eldridge receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Eldridge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent28.7/100K
92% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery14.3/100K
Assault14.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property602.4/100K
69% below US avg
Burglary143.4/100K
Theft387.3/100K
Vehicle Theft71.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
Traffic Accidents16
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Eldridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates41.6390°N, 90.5809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.9"
0% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0442 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.32 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.2 / 100
Community Resilience95.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2004.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 141 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 53 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 37 km 1
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 65 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 25 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 13, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 25 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 21 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 93 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 46 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 30 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 3 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 19, 1966 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 24, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 72 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 73 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 72 km
2006 HSB 003 674 73 km
2004 HSB 009 608 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in

Eldridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.1").

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Eldridge is located in Scott County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 54.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 51.2% of the vote, a 3.9-point margin. 91.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 11 public libraries serving the community. 523 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%
D 47.3%

Winner: Republican by 3.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
Traffic Accidents16
Avg Accident Severity2.4 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.5%
62% above US avg
High School+99.0%
Graduate Degree+12.5%
School Test Score5.75
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density691/sq mi
Total Area9.5 sq mi
CountyScott County County

Services

Broadband Access91.4%
Avg Download Speed118.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed28.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities523
Restaurants496
Retail Stores618

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.7 min
Drive Alone80.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.0%
Average costs for common services in Eldridge. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $220 ($132–$351)
Specialist Visit $307 ($176–$483)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88–$307)
Emergency Room Visit $1,932 ($702–$4,390)
Dental Cleaning $114 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling $220 ($132–$351)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44–$105)
Brake Pad Replacement $263 ($132–$439)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $527 ($351–$878)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88–$307)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair $351 ($132–$702)
HVAC System Install $6,146 ($3,512–$10,536)
Roof Repair $878 ($351–$1,756)
Roof Replacement $7,902 ($4,829–$13,170)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,317 ($439–$3,073)
Divorce (Contested) $13,170 ($4,390–$26,340)
DUI Defense $4,390 ($1,756–$8,780)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,317 ($702–$2,634)
Will Preparation $439 ($176–$878)
Trust Preparation $2,195 ($878–$4,390)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $48 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66–$220)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $70 ($44–$114)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.60 ($2.63–$4.83)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.07 ($2.20–$4.39)
Loaf of Bread $3.34 ($2.20–$4.83)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.95 ($2.63–$5.71)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.83 ($3.51–$6.59)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53–$1.58)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($70–$220)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $61 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $61 ($35–$105)
Internet (Monthly) $61 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$132)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66–$439)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,756 ($1,054–$3,073)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $61 ($26–$114)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.02–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26–$220)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13–$66)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,054 ($527–$2,195)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $878 ($439–$1,756)
After-School Care (Monthly) $351 ($176–$615)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $878 ($351–$2,195)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $10,975 ($4,390–$26,340)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $263 ($132–$439)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88–$351)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$729
Toddler$628
Preschool$628
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$489
Toddler$481
Preschool$481
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Scott County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 13,146 894 $58,948 1.01
Manufacturing 11,636 210 $82,321 1.56
Retail Trade 11,592 662 $38,230 1.28
Accommodation & Food Services 9,573 485 $22,822 1.16
Construction 6,595 500 $82,157 1.38
Administrative & Waste Services 4,598 413 $49,564 0.86
Wholesale Trade 4,329 474 $86,533 1.21
Management of Companies 3,252 123 $117,890 2.12
Professional & Technical Services 3,173 738 $83,391 0.50
Other Services 3,172 428 $40,312 1.16
Finance & Insurance 2,871 385 $98,417 0.78
Transportation & Warehousing 2,843 153 $57,556 0.74
Educational Services 1,678 80 $46,427 0.89
Arts & Entertainment 1,407 80 $22,890 0.92
Real Estate 906 266 $58,975 0.64
Information & Technology 603 114 $69,967 0.35
Utilities 469 26 $112,121 1.36
Agriculture & Forestry 191 36 $49,423 0.26
Mining & Oil/Gas 28 5 $76,245 0.08

Schools in Eldridge

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
North Scott High School High 1,059 62 17.1:1
Edward White Elementary School Elementary 572 37 15.5:1
North Scott Junior High School Middle 541 36 15.0:1
Neil Armstrong Elementary School Elementary 378 29 13.0:1
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Radio Stations near Eldridge

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WOC 1420 news, talk AAC

Campgrounds Near Eldridge

6 campgrounds found near Eldridge.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area 4.8/5 1 $14
FISHERMANS CORNER 4.6/5 56 $14–$26
SHADY CREEK 4.6/5 54 $14–$26
THOMSON CAUSEWAY 4.6/5 128 $14–$26
CLARKS FERRY 4.5/5 44 $25–$26
Blanchard Island Recreation Area 4.4/5 1 $14

National Parks Near Eldridge

13 national parks and monuments found near Eldridge.

ParkTypeFee
Backbone State Park State Park Free
Bellevue State Park State Park Free
Bishop Hill Park State Park Free
Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area State Park Free
Delabar State Park State Park Free
Geode State Park State Park Free
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Jubliee College State Park State Park Free
Lake Macbride State Park State Park Free
Maquoketa Caves State Park State Park Free
Palisades-Kepler State Park State Park Free
Wapsipinicon State Park State Park Free
Wildcat Den State Park State Park Free

Museums in Eldridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM$126,319,359
EIDE/DALRYMPLE GALLERYART MUSEUM$126,319,359
FRYXELL GEOLOGY MUSEUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3097947318$126,319,359
HOVELAND CENTER FOR LITURGICAL ARTSART MUSEUM$126,319,359
JOHN DEERE PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3097947327$126,319,359
CATICH GALLERYART MUSEUM5633336000$101,072,928
PUTNAM MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM5633241933$4,773,813
PUTNAM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND NATURAL SCIENCENATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM5633241933$4,773,813
RIVER MUSIC EXPERIENCEART MUSEUM5633261333$1,573,643
QUAD CITY BOTANICAL CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER3097940991$847,791
GERMAN AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM5633228844$590,826
NIABI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION3097995107$536,069
FAMILY MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCEART MUSEUM5633444106$499,061
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION3097648590$119,708
BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM OF LE CLAIREHISTORY MUSEUM5632895580$112,952
LE CLAIRE MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM5632894603$112,952
BIX BEIDERBECKE MUSEUM AND WORLD ARCHIVESGENERAL MUSEUM$56,960
HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HAMPTON ILLINOISHISTORIC PRESERVATION$29,239
BELGIAN CULTURE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM3097620167$27,158
COLONEL DAVENPORT HISTORICAL FNDHISTORIC PRESERVATION3097867336$26,516
ILLINOIS QUAD CITIES LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIALHISTORIC PRESERVATION$16,113
CHIPPIANNOCK CEMETERY HERITAGE FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION3097886622$7,161
ARTSPACE GALLERYART MUSEUM3097965469
AUGUSTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
AUGUSTANA OBSERVATORYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3097947327
BLACK HAWK STATE HISTORIC SITEHISTORIC PRESERVATION1510 46TH AVE3097880177
BROADWAY HISTORIC AREA ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION3097861969
BUFFALO BILL CODY HOMESTEADHISTORIC PRESERVATION5632252981
BUFFALO HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION6415622419
CENTRAL COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION5636599717
DAVENPORT SCHOOL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM5633365000
DELMAR DEPOT MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM100 RAILROAD ST5635744077
FIGGE ART MUSEUMART MUSEUM5633267804
FOREST GROVE SCHOOL PRESERVATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION204040 FOREST GROVE ROAD5633325859
GOLD COAST-HAMBURG HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HAUBERG INDIAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1510 46TH AVE3097889536
INTERNATIONAL FIRE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2301 E 11TH ST5633237726
IOWA 80 TRUCKING MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM5634685256
JOHN DEERE PAVILIONGENERAL MUSEUM
LODGE MUSEUM BUILDINGGENERAL MUSEUM3097889536
MOBILE AVIATION HISTORICAL EXHIBITSSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM3097931837
MOLINE PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY AND TRANSPORTATIONGENERAL MUSEUM
PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM1717 WEST 12TH STREET
QUAD CITIES AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM
QUAD CITY KIDS & COMPANYCHILDREN'S MUSEUM
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROCK ISLAND PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONROCK ISLAND PRESERVATION SOCIETY3097867917
SCOTT COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
USA SODA CAN MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM2132 EAST 11TH STREET5633246137
VANDER VEER BOTANICAL GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER214 W CENTRAL PARK AVENUE
WALNUT GROVE PIONEER VILLAGEHISTORIC PRESERVATION5633283283

Libraries in Eldridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY321 MAIN ST0.0481,592
BETTENDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY INFORMATION CENTER2950 LEARNING CAMPUS DR0.0372,812
MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY3210 41ST STREET0.0279,056
ROCK ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY401 NINETEENTH STREET0.0233,387
SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM200 N 6TH AVE0.0161,571
EAST MOLINE PUBLIC LIBRARY740 SIXTEENTH AVENUE0.075,968
FRANCES BANTA WAGGONER COMMUNITY LIBRARY505 10TH ST0.064,161
SILVIS PUBLIC LIBRARY105 EIGHTH STREET0.043,200
RIVER VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY214 SOUTH MAIN STREET0.036,503
LECLAIRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY323 WISCONSIN ST0.029,174
COLONA DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY911 FIRST STREET0.028,205
ROBERT R JONES PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT900 FIRST STREET0.019,800
ANDALUSIA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY503 SECOND STREET WEST0.05,334
CALAMUS PUBLIC LIBRARY198 2ND ST0.01,388

Farmers Markets in Eldridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bettendorf Farmers' Market2117 State St.05/02/2019 to 10/31/2019Mon: 2:30 AM-5:30 AM;Thu: 2:30 AM-5:30 AM;Visit
Davenport Farmers' MarketNorth Park Mall east entrance05/01/2019 to 10/30/2019Wed: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;Visit
DeWitt Farmers MarketLincoln Park
East Moline Farmers Market1112 42nd Ave.May to OctoberWed:8:00 am - 12:00 pm;Sat:8:00 am - 12:00 pm;Visit
Freight House Farmers' Market421 W. River Drive, Last Suite-Closest to Playground01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
Home Grown Market on the Square321 West 2nd AvenueVisit
Skeleton Key Farmers' Market520 18th Street06/07/2015 to 10/11/2015Sun: 12:00 PM-3:00 PM;

Hotels in Eldridge

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn & Suites Davenport
Quality Inn & Suites Eldridge Davenport North

Restaurants in Eldridge

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabos Cantina & Grill
Hall of Fame
Hungry Hobo
Maloney's Pub
Rustic Grille and Pub

Cafes in Eldridge

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cody Road Coffee
Tasty Cafe

Gas Stations in Eldridge

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP
Casey's General Store
Flying J
Love's

Banks in Eldridge

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Central State Bank

Gyms in Eldridge

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

US #7707657504

Golf Courses in Eldridge

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rustic Ridge Golf Course

Breweries in Eldridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Blue Cat Brew PubBars & Clubs, Brewery Downtown Rock Island, Brewery, Food & Entertainment113 18th St3097888247Visit
Carole'sCocktail Lounges, IA, Davenport Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Restaurants & Bars, Cockt2735 Telegraph Rd5633229179Visit
Chuck's TapCocktail Lounges, IA, Davenport Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & Bars, Cockt1731 W 6th St5633220879
Circle Tap TheRestaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges1345 W Locust5633229276
City Limits Saloon & GrillRestaurants, American Restaurants, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Take Ou4514 Ninth St3097864889Visit
Front Street BreweryBars, Bars & Clubs, Restaurant, Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Banquet Halls & Reception Facil208 E River Dr5633221569, 5633223483Visit
Front Street Brewery (freight House)Brewery421 W River Dr
Gallery TheBreweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Daven3727 Esplanade Ave5633919784
Geezer's Draft HouseBreweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Daven1654 W 3rd St5633283702
Governor's Neighborhood Pub and GrillAmerican Restaurant, Brewery, Bar, American Restaurant, Bar, and Brewery3470 Middle Rd5633326699
Gravy's Bar and GrillCocktail Lounges, IA, Davenport Bars, Barbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Restaurants & B1902 Rockingham Rd5633282927Visit
Great River BreweryBrewery and Bar332 E 2nd St5633235210Visit
Green Tree BreweryBreweries, Food & Drink309 N Cody Rd5637291164
Hawkeye Tap IA, Cocktail Lounges, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Davenport Cock4646 Cheyenne Ave5633913096Visit
Jeno's Little HungaryBreweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounges, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cocktail Lounge Restaurants, Daven4908 N Pine St5633916973
New Opendore TapDavenport Pubs, IA, Cocktail Lounges, drinking, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & B2148 W 3rd St5633233600
Probstei Inn IA, Cocktail Lounges, Davenport Bars, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants & Bars, recre6315 W Kimberly Rd5633888928
Radicle Effect BrewerksBrewery College Hill District1340 31st St3092637605

Pharmacies in Eldridge

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
NORTH SCOTT PHARMACY 225 EAST LE CLAIRE ROAD 563-285-2001

Cell Towers in Eldridge

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
25520 162nd AvenueTOWER91
25520 162nd AvenueTOWER91
25520 162 AVETOWER91
5801 CHAPEL HILL RDTOWER91
5801 CHAPEL HILL RDTOWER91
(Maysville) 7225 230th StreetGTOWER91
(Maysville) 7225 230th StreetGTOWER91
(Princeton) 24118 270th AvenueLTOWER91
(Princeton) 24118 270th AvenueLTOWER91
(Buffalo site) 9510 126th Street West (IL12497-B)TOWER61
(Buffalo site) 9510 126th Street West (IL12497-B)TOWER61

Fire Stations in Eldridge

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department120 N 2ND STVolunteer563-285-9827

Bridges in Eldridge

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous19812929,300G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196315026,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196315021,050F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous198134418,650F
SlabConcrete continuous198112317,750G
SlabConcrete continuous198112317,750F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous198126416,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous198134516,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous198126315,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete196325113,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19811719,750F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19811719,750F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19632254,390F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19592204,023F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19812732,963F
SlabConcrete continuous20041042,740G
CulvertConcrete continuous1954582,085F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19632511,950F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19812691,900F
CulvertConcrete continuous1954521,680F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1981272814G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete199230490G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete192127150F
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete200051150G
SlabConcrete continuous20168150G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19675726P

Amtrak Stations in Eldridge

3 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Davenport, IA304 W. River DriveBUS
Moline, IL1200 River DriveBUS
Rock Island, IL3500 5th AvenueBUS

Superfund Sites Near Eldridge

9 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
ARCONIC US LLC4879 STATE STREETSCOTT
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES - DEWITT300 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE EASTCLINTON
HARSCO METALS1770 ZACHARY AVENUEMUSCATINE
HARSCO METALS1770 ZACHARY AVENUEMUSCATINE
HARSCO METALS1770 ZACHARY AVENUEMUSCATINE
IPSCO STEEL, INC1706 BRADY ST.MUSCATINE
LAFARGE CORPORATION301 EAST FRONT STREETSCOTT
NOVELIS ALR ALUMINUM, LLC (NOVELIS DAVENPORT CASTING)2101 JM MORRIS BLVDSCOTT
ROCK ISLAND LIQUID FUELS INC2525 4TH AVENUEROCK ISLAND

Airports Near Eldridge

48 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Quad City International AirportMLIMedium Airport
Black AirportSmall Airport
Block AirportSmall Airport
Bud Pierce Memorial AirportSmall Airport
Clinton Municipal AirportCWISmall Airport
Davenport Municipal AirportDVNSmall Airport
Doering's Port AirportSmall Airport
Erie Air ParkSmall Airport
Foxfield AerodromeSmall Airport
Frank's Flying Service AirportSmall Airport
Frazier AirportSmall Airport
Galesburg Municipal AirportGBGSmall Airport
Gen-AirparkSmall Airport
Gerbick AirportSmall Airport
Gibson Restricted Landing AreaSmall Airport
Giggity Acres AirportSmall Airport
Gillen AirportSmall Airport
Herb Tautz AirportSmall Airport
Hillside Stables AirportSmall Airport
John L Coppernoll AirportSmall Airport
Kewanee Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Kingfield AirportSmall Airport
Kleis AirportSmall Airport
M.A.M Trail AirportSmall Airport
Maas AirstripSmall Airport
Maquoketa Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Marine Farms FieldSmall Airport
Mathews Memorial AirportSmall Airport
McNeal's FieldSmall Airport
Mercer County AirportSmall Airport
Merkle AirportSmall Airport
Monmouth Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Monticello Regional AirportMXOSmall Airport
Muscatine Municipal AirportMUTSmall Airport
Nemo FieldSmall Airport
Providence Place FieldSmall Airport
Ritter FieldSmall Airport
Sharar FieldSmall Airport
Stella AirportSmall Airport
Stockton AirportSmall Airport
Stutzke AirportSmall Airport
Thompson AirportSmall Airport
Tri Township AirportSmall Airport
Village Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Walker FieldSmall Airport
Weihler AirportSmall Airport
Workman AirfieldSmall Airport
Young AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Eldridge

12 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Bettendorf City Police Department
Blue Grass Police Department
Davenport Police Department
Eldridge Police Department
Illinois State Police Troop 2 - East Moline Post800 Hillcrest Road
Le Claire Police Department
Long Grove Police Department
Moline Police Department
Princeton Police Department311 3rd Street
Rock Island County Jail and Sheriff's Department1317 3rd Avenue
Rock Island Police Department
Scott County Sheriffs Office

Grocery Stores in Eldridge

6 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Big 10 Mart 22Convenience Store20919 N Brady St
Big 10 Mart 25Convenience Store121 S 14th Ave
Big 10 Mart 27Convenience Store450 E le Claire Rd
Casey's General Store 2531Convenience Store840 E le Claire Rd
Dollar General 10772Other105 S 3rd Ave
Hy-Vee 1167Super Store425 E le Claire Rd

Treatment Centers in Eldridge

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Abbey LLCSubstance Abuse563-355-4707
Center for Alc and Drug Services Inc - Rock Island Adult OutpatientSubstance Abuse309-788-4571
Center for Alcohol and Drug Services - Country Oaks DavenportSubstance Abuse563-326-1150
Center for Alcohol and Drug Services - Fairmount Office DavenportSubstance Abuse563-322-2667
Genesis Medical Center - West Central ParkBoth563-421-2990
Robert Young CenterMental Health309-779-2043
Robert Young CenterMental Health309-779-2043
Transitions Mental Health Services - HilltopMental Health309-429-6231
Transitions Mental Health Services - Residential/Main BuildingMental Health309-283-1228
Transitions Mental Health Services - TROCMental Health309-283-1228
Trinity Medical Center - Robert Young CenterSubstance Abuse309-779-2043
Vera French - Community MH CenterBoth563-383-1900
Vera French - Sheridan SpringsMental Health563-345-6670

DOL Wage Violations in Eldridge

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $26,089 in back wages owed to 42 employees.

4
Violations
$26,089
Back Wages Owed
42
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Grand Haven Retirement Community 52748 1 $13,800 $493 28
River Valley Co-op 52748 1 $6,627 $736 9
American Piping Group, Inc. American Piping Group Inc. 52748 1 $5,613 $1,871 3
North Scott Foods 52748 1 $49 $25 2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Eldridge

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CELESTIA FOUNDATION219 S PARKVIEW DR
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST CHURCH775 E LE CLAIRE RD
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH500 W LE CLAIRE RD
FIRESIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE QUAD CITIES507 PARKVIEW DR
PARK VIEW LUTHERAN CHURCH14 GROVE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eldridge

What is the population of Eldridge?

Eldridge has a population of 6,743 residents and is located in Iowa. The population density is 691 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.

Is Eldridge expensive to live in?

Eldridge is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $101,089, 35% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $329,400 (17% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Eldridge safe?

Eldridge is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 29 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 602 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Eldridge receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Eldridge?

Eldridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Eldridge?

The job market in Eldridge is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,176. There are 6,239 business establishments in the area, including 496 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 16.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Eldridge?

The median home value in Eldridge is $329,400. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $342,180. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. Fair market rent is $788 for a 1-bedroom and $989 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 85.8%. The average annual property tax is $6,638.

How are the schools in Eldridge?

Schools in Eldridge score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 54.5% of adults in Eldridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Eldridge?

The obesity rate in Eldridge is 36.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 10.2% of adults are smokers. 17.0% are physically inactive. 21.0% of residents report depression. 4.6% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 90.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,001.

What is transportation like in Eldridge?

The average commute in Eldridge is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 80.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Eldridge?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Eldridge is 90.2% White, 0.6% Black or African American. 95.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.2% speak Spanish. 7.2% of the population are military veterans. 8.7% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

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