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Eldon, IA

Eldon, IA.

Population: 1,078 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$112,038
1-year appreciation
-0.8%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+25.0%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$114,880
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median days on market
107 days
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.1%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-202 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,431
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
61.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,580
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents