EldridgeIA
A town of 6,818. Public schools that outperform most of Iowa.
What makes Eldridge stand out
The 3 things Eldridge does most differently from other towns.
Eldridge has grown 19% since 2010
5,651 people in 2010; 6,818 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Eldridge’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Eldridge. Another town gets a different order.
Eldridge’s public schools outperform 82% of Iowa districts
The public schools Eldridge’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 82% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward White Elementary School | K–6 | 556 | A |
| North Scott Junior High School | 7–8 | 531 | A− |
| North Scott High School | 9–12 | 1,081 | A |
Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Eldridge beats the Iowa average on 20 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| 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% |
About one in seven working residents works right in Eldridge
Most working residents leave Eldridge for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Davenport (37%), Bettendorf (8%) and Rock Island (3%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Eldridge home is worth about $361K
The typical Eldridge home is worth about $361,000, up 5.3% in a year, 51% above the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Less crime per resident than 88% of U.S. towns
Eldridge reports less crime per resident than 88% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Eldridge has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
0.9% of Eldridge is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sheridan Meadows Park | — | 40 |
| 2. Centennial Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Elmegree Park | — | 2 |
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.
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- Population
- 6,726
- Area
- 9.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 797 ft
- ZIP code
- 52748
- Area code
- 563
Eldridge’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Eldridge.