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Eldon, IA

Eldon, IA.

Population: 1,078 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Eldon, IA is $112,038 — down 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 107 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$112,038

Median home value

-0.8%

1-year change

107

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

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 (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median price per sqft
$67
Median days on market
107 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Cardinal High School, Cardinal Elementary, Cardinal Junior High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 53% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
38.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fairfield Coal Gasification Plant (22.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

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
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-202 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,431
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
61.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

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

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EldonState medianUS median
Median home value$112,038$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$125,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market107 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,431$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Eldon, IA?
$112,038.
What is the median sale price in Eldon, IA?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Eldon, IA?
Median days on market: 107 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Eldon, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Eldon, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 53% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Eldon, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Eldon, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Eldon, IA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Eldon, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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