Checked
Eldora, IA
City in Hardin County, Iowa.
Population
2,617
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
611
ZIP codes
0
Eldora and its ZIP codes
Eldora at a glance
- Eldora is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 139th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $77,188, close to the Iowa median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,000 (36% below Iowa) and median rent is $750 a month.
Local data for Eldora, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eldora, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,188
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$133,000
Median rent
$750/mo
Homeownership
69.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,031), Irish Americans (244), Scottish Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Eldora.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,405
6,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $6,975 per person
How people get to work
Eldora, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eldora, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
631
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
37.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eldora, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Eldora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Steamboat RockCity | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| New ProvidenceCity | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| OwasaCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| UnionCity | 8.1 mi | 0.6 |
| WhittenCity | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| WellsburgCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| HubbardCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| LiscombCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Iowa FallsCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| AckleyCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| BuckeyeCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| ConradCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| HollandCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Grundy CenterCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eldora, IA in?
- Eldora is in Hardin County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Eldora, IA?
- About 2,617 people live in Eldora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eldora?
- Nearby places include Steamboat Rock (4.1 mi), New Providence (6.3 mi), Owasa (7.2 mi), Union (8.1 mi), Whitten (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023