Eldon, Iowa

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 Behner Funeral Home & Crematory · Jul 13
• Darrell "Pudge" Roberts - View Obituary & Service Information Wagler Funeral Home · Jun 17
• Eldon to host First Annual Block Party featuring veteran-owned band this weekend KTVO · Jul 10
• Bonnie Belle Steffen Obituary August 25, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 25
• Nicholas Eldon Margritz-Peters Obituary Aug 20, 2026 - Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory Hoy- Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

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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

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Eldon

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