Why visit Eldora
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Grand Theatre, Civilian Conservation Corps-Prisoner of War Recreation Hall and Eldora Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 33 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Eldora
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eldora
Eldora is a city and the county seat of Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,663 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Hardin County.
From the Wikipedia article Eldora, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks10
Civilian Conservation Corps-Prisoner of War Recreation Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Iowa, United States
Eldora Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Iowa, United States
Former Eldora Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Eldora, Iowa, United States
Hardin County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Iowa, United States
Hardin County Home Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Hardin County, Iowa
Steamboat Rock Consolidated Schools Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes3
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History
Eldora was platted in 1853. It was incorporated on July 1, 1895.
The name Eldora was given to the town by a local mother in honor of her dead infant daughter. It is derived from the Spanish name for "the gilded".
From the History section of Eldora, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship5
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Eldora
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.1 in | 8.1 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 13°F | 1.2 in | 8.8 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 4.0 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 5.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 8.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Eldora (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hardin County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Iowa Falls Municipal Airport (IFA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Parkersburg 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- State Center 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Marshalltown 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Roland 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Gilbert 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Ames 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Cedar Falls 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Shell Rock 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Waterloo 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Waverly 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- KHS 7155, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eldora Downtown HD NRHP 09000297 Hardin County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Caboose on display in Eldora, IA (27965906421), Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas, CC BY 2.0
- Eldora, IA Welcome Center and Railroad Museum (28008921466), Tyler Silvest from Olathe, Kansas, CC BY 2.0
- Steamboat Rock Cosolidated Schools Building, Bryan Van Donslear, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hardin County IA Courthouse, Scott Romine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eldora Public Library Building, Keith Snyder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hardin County Home Historic District, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CCC POW Recreation Hall NRHP 11001056 Hardin County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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