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Eldon, Iowa

Eldon, Iowa, in Wapello county, is 62 miles SW of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and 177 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 998.

The People and Families of Eldon

In Eldon, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eldon had a median family income of $37,250.

Eldon Housing

In Eldon, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Eldon without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Eldon, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Eldon, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Eldon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEldon Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Eldon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Eldon, IA

Comparing Eldon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens74
Female Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men41
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income42
People Above Poverty41
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times31
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes910
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built11
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