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Eldon, IA
City in Wapello County, Iowa.
Population
726
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
664
ZIP codes
0
Eldon and its ZIP codes
Eldon at a glance
- Eldon is about 12 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,917, 36% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $60,600 (71% below Iowa) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Eldon, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eldon, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,917
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$60,600
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.2%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (102), Irish Americans (81), Mexican Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wapello County. PPP loans are for Eldon.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,838
15,248 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,623
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $6,060 per person
How people get to work
Eldon, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eldon, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eldon, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Eldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BataviaCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| FlorisCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| AgencyCity | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| DoudsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.2 |
| LibertyvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| LeandoCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.2 |
| OttumwaCity | 13 mi | 16.1 |
| FairfieldCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| BirminghamCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Maharishi Vedic CityCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| PulaskiCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BloomfieldCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| DrakesvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PackwoodCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| MiltonCity | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| HedrickCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eldon, IA in?
- Eldon is in Wapello County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Eldon, IA?
- About 726 people live in Eldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eldon?
- Nearby places include Batavia (6.2 mi), Floris (7.1 mi), Agency (7.4 mi), Douds (9 mi), Libertyville (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023