Eldon Iowa Map

About Eldon, Iowa

Eldon is a locality in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 726. The population density is 288.0 people per km². Eldon is located at 40.9186°N, 92.2230°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52554.

Eldon unfolds across a gentle swell of land, where fields of corn and soybeans shimmer under the vast Iowa sky, their emerald and gold hues stretching towards horizons broken only by the distant, stoic silhouettes of farmsteads. It lies 12.1 miles south-east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 125°T), and is situated 6.0 miles south-south-west of Batavia. The air here carries the clean, earthy scent of soil recently turned, mingling with the sweet, faint perfume of ripening grain that hangs heavy on the breeze, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, benevolent shadows that stretch and soften the contours of the prairie. Roads, mostly gravel, trace a quiet, purposeful geometry across the landscape, leading the eye to the clustered homes and businesses that form the heart of Eldon, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life with an unwavering, patient hand. The story of Eldon is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Wapello County, a narrative of hard work and connection to the earth that has shaped its character since its earliest days. While the landscape itself is a testament to the fertile soil that has sustained generations of farmers, the local economy still hums with the quiet efficiency of agricultural enterprises and the small businesses that support them, creating a steady, unhurried pulse for the community. This is a place where local lore might whisper of the pioneers who first broke the prairie sod, and where the familiar, comforting sight of grain elevators standing sentinel against the sky speaks volumes about the enduring spirit of Eldon and its people, a spirit as resilient and deep-rooted as the prairie grass itself.

About This Eldon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Eldon, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Eldon and Wapello County.

Detailed location data for Eldon includes the ZIP code (52554), telephone area code (712), county seat of Wapello County (Ottumwa), and school district assignment (Cardinal Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Eldon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.