What are the schools like in Eldora, IA?

Eldora is served primarily by Eldora-New Providence Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Eldora?

The median household income in Eldora, IA is $67,283 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Eldora, IA?

Eldora has an average high temperature of 25.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.2 inches.

Eldora, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Eldora, IA affordable or expensive?

Eldora's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Eldora is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,800 and the median rent is $688 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Eldora, IA?

Eldora has a violent crime rate of 2102.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 661.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Eldora, IA a Good Place to Live?

Eldora is a small town of 2,645 in Iowa, with a median household income of $67,283 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Eldora stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Eldora is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Eldora city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.1

Eldora's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Eldora costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Eldora, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,283	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Eldora's violent crime rate is 2102.0 per 100,000 residents — 453% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

2102.0 /100k

Property Crime

661.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Eldora is served primarily by Eldora-New Providence Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Eldora, IA	National Avg
School District	Eldora-New Providence Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Eldora sees average highs of 25.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 33.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Eldora, IA
Average High — January	25.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	33.2"

Demographics

Metric	Eldora, IA	National Avg
Population	2,645	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	2.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Steamboat Rock, IA 4 mi New Providence, IA 7 mi Owasa, IA 7 mi Whitten, IA 8 mi Union, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Eldora

Eldora, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50627

Eldora vs Other Cities

Eldora, IA vs Steamboat Rock, IA Eldora, IA vs New Providence, IA Eldora, IA vs Owasa, IA Eldora, IA vs Whitten, IA Eldora, IA vs Union, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eldora, IA affordable or expensive?

Eldora's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Eldora roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,800 and median rent is $688/month.

What is the crime rate in Eldora, IA?

Eldora's violent crime rate is 2102.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 661.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Eldora?

Public schools in Eldora are operated by Eldora-New Providence Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Eldora, IA a good place to live?

Eldora, IA has a population of 2,645, a median household income of $67,283, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Eldora?

Eldora averages 25.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 33.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Eldora?

Eldora, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50627.

What is the population of Eldora?

The population of Eldora, Iowa is 2,645 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Eldora?

Key numbers for living in Eldora: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $96,800, median household income $67,283, crime index 344 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldora side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.