About Eldon
Set in the southeastern part of Iowa, Eldon is a tiny community counting 788 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Eldon is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 723 residents per square mile.
📰 Eldon News Today
- Emily E. Reneker Obituary Jul 13, 2026 behnerfh.com · Jul 13
- Eldon to host First Annual Block Party featuring veteran-owned band this weekend KTVO · Jul 11
- One person dead after Eldon house fire KCCI · May 5
- Eldon G. Nolte hamiltonsfuneralhome.com · Jun 5
- Phillips Flies In Eldon Sprint speed sport · May 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eldon Unique
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- American Gothic House Center · Museum
- American Gothic House · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eldon
- Cardinal Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Eldon Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Eldon
- Cardinal Elementary
- Cardinal High School
- Cardinal Junior High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)788
Rank in state#332 of 940
Land area1.09 sq mi
Density723/sq mi
Coordinates40.9180, -92.2182