Eldrige IA March 1910, 1910
Eldridge’s story
155 years in pictures
Census counts: 97 in 1880, 6,726 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 4 maps from 1891 on.
- 1871Eldridge is settled
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
6,954
2025 Census estimate · +3.5% since 2020
Typical home
$358K
+5.3% in a year
Household income
$106K
median
Median age
42.7
years
Jobs based here
3,106
Balanced
TownGrade
A+
#10 of 140 in IA
Is Eldridge a good place to live?
Eldridge is one of the best-graded places in America: an A+, 10th among Iowa's 140 graded towns. The median household earns $106K, residents are healthier than 89% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates, and it reports less crime per resident than 87% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a C+, is in cost of living. 54% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Eldridge, above both Iowa’s towns (25%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 10 of Iowa’s 276 towns score higher on hazard risk. Eldridge's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 91% of U.S. towns.
What makes Eldridge stand out
Where Eldridge beats most towns.
32 measures vs. Iowa
20 better12 too close to call0 worse
| Widest gap | Eldridge | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 11.6% |
HealthA
Beats IA on 20 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on none
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Eldridge0.6
Iowa2.4
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
75% less violent crime than IA
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Natural hazardsA−
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
A growing town
Eldridge has grown 23% since 2010
5,651 counted in 2010 and 6,726 in 2020; an estimated 6,954 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Eldridge grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Iowa), ordered by how far Eldridge is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA+Open →HealthTrinity - Bettendorf 6.1 miles awayAOpen →SafetyAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 19% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.6 of 20; 5.9% of households have no car; 0.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landCOpen →HistoryC−Open →Civic life6.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 30 attractions →Rock Island Arsenal and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Eldridge. Close and well known come first.
9 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
40 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
12 mi MuseumBlack Hawk State Historic Site
8 mi MuseumFigge Art Museum77K visitors a year
8 mi MuseumPutnam Museum
39 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Figge Art Museum: Ctjf83, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Putnam Museum: Ctjf83 of English Wikipedia (log), Public domain · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eldridge: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eldridge, and how to reach them.
PowerEldridge City UtilitiesEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterEldridge Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereScott County AuditorScott County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5274852748 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eldridge.
Eldridge trades workers with Davenport and other neighbors, has less tooth loss than most of Iowa and has colder winter nights than most of the country, though not than most of Iowa.
HealthA
Fewer of Eldridge’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Its widest gap with Iowa is tooth loss: 6.6% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 11.6% statewide.
10% of Eldridge adults smoke cigarettes. Among 140 Iowa towns, just 6 have a lower share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Eldridge. 23% of Eldridge adults binge drink.
89%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Eldridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 20% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 26% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.5% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
20 better12 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Eldridge | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.6% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.1% | 12% |
Trinity - Bettendorf
6.1 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
95th
percentile among IA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
Eldridge’s schools rank ahead of 81% of Iowa districts
Its public schools are run by the North Scott Community School District. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is North Scott High School, with 1,081 students.
81%of IA districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward White Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 556 | A |
| North Scott High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,081 | A |
| North Scott Junior High SchoolTop results in townGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 531 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IA on state tests and graduation
HousingCost of living grade C+
Homes in Eldridge are worth about $358K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Eldridge home is worth about $358,000, up 5.3% in a year, 51% above the Iowa typical home. 86% of households own their home in Eldridge.
$358KZillow home value
| Eldridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 86% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $945 a month | $909 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Eldridge$358K
Iowa$237K
Market temperature
32
days on market
99.9%
sale-to-list price
+5.3%
value change, 1 year
19
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SafetyA
Eldridge’s grade for safety is an A
Violent crime is rare: 4 reported in 2025, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Eldridge is 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
87%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Eldridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.8 per 1,000 residents | 7.4 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Eldridge0.6
Iowa2.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Eldridge2.8
Iowa12.1
U.S.15.5
87th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
93rd
percentile among IA towns
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
20
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Eldridge faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 81% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Eldridge.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 1993
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Eldridge, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
January nights average 13.9°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 88% of Iowa places with climate records; July afternoons average 83.9°.
Eldridge has cold winters and pleasant summers. Eldridge’s January low is 14°F. About 29 inches of snow falls in a winter.
29″snow a winter
| Eldridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 14°F | 12°F | 22°F |
| July high | 84°F | 84°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter17–33°
Spring40–60°
Summer62–82°
Fall42–62°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A+
A smaller share of residents live below the poverty line in Eldridge than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
Eldridge has about as many jobs (3,106) as working residents, but only 433 people both live and work here.
Of the 140 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Eldridge. Since 2013, Eldridge has added 400 jobs, to 3,106 in 2023. Most working residents leave Eldridge for work: only 15% work in town.
15%work in town
| Eldridge | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $106,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Eldridge15%
Davenport37%
Bettendorf8%
Rock Island3%
Moline3%
8 mi
median commute distance
3,106
jobs based in Eldridge
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 38% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC
0.9% of Eldridge is conserved land
0.0 miles of trail in 7 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Sheridan Meadows Park, at 40 acres.
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 56 of 6,207 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sheridan Meadows Park | — | 40 |
| 2. Centennial Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Elmegree Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eldridge
19pages on Eldridge
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 81% of IA districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than IA on 20 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$358K typical home · up 5.3% in a yearWork & commuteA+$106K median household income · 3,106 jobs hereNatural hazardsA−FEMA risk higher than 19% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Eldridge
Orion Technical CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Davenport6.1 mi$15,600 tuitionSaint Ambrose UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Davenport6.8 mi$36,658 tuitionEastern Iowa Community College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Davenport8.1 mi$4,848 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Eldridge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Eldridge
City in Iowa, United States
Eldridge is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,726 in the 2020 Census; Eldridge is a rural community and part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 9.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
- ZIP code
- 52748
- Area code
- 563
Eldridge’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Eldridge.
DavenportEldridge
How the neighbors grade
Questions about Eldridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eldridge, IA a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Eldridge grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #10 of 140 in Iowa. It grades A for health, A for safety and A− for schools.
Is Eldridge, IA expensive?
That is 4.9 years of the area's median household income ($72,738 across the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.