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Eldora, Iowa

Eldora, Iowa, in Hardin county, is 34 miles NE of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 165 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 3,035.

The People and Families of Eldora

In Eldora, about 56% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Eldora live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eldora had a median family income of $39,421. An unusual characteristic of Eldora is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eldora Housing

About 72% of housing units in Eldora are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Eldora, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Eldora are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyEldora Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Eldora Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Eldora Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Eldora, IA

Comparing Eldora 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
Senior Citizens86
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity710
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women63
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime44
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