Why visit Eldridge
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hamilton Technical College, Eldridge Turn-Halle, John Littig House and Rustic Ridge Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Eldridge
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eldridge
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 the Wikipedia article Eldridge, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hamilton Technical College
School · 4.2 mi
Trade school in Davenport, Iowa
Museums and landmarks3
Eldridge Turn-Halle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Iowa, United States
John Littig House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
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Restaurants and cafes13
Maloney's Pub
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
239 North 2nd Street, Eldridge
Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Cabos Cantina & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
1500 East Le Claire Road, Eldridge
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-09:00
Sips Coffee Eldridge
Fast food · Coffee Shop · 1.0 mi
110 South 4th Avenue, Eldridge
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-18:00
1 more on the map.
History
Jacob M. Eldridge, the city's namesake, arrived in central Scott County in 1846, having purchased land for $1.25 per acre. Immigrants from Germany soon followed, and northern Scott County slowly began to develop. Railroads were developed during the 1860s, bringing more settlers. Eldridge Junction, built on land donated by Jacob Eldridge, was incorporated on July 2, 1871. A post office and a Presbyterian church were soon built.
Eldridge faced several challenges during its early years. The railroad faltered financially during the 1880s and was re-located to Oxford Junction, while a smallpox epidemic several years later was said to have totally isolated the city. A fire heavily damaged the city's business district in 1904, and in 1918 a tornado of unknown strength heavily damaged or destroyed several residences and the church, and killed three people. Each time, the city recovered, and the farming community maintained its status as a grain and livestock shipping center.
From the History section of Eldridge, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Quality Inn & Suites Eldridge Davenport North
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1000 East Iowa Street, Eldridge
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Map of Eldridge
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 13°F | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 28°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 19°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Davenport Wfo (2 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
Scott County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-08-25: Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Park View 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Davenport 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Bettendorf 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Le Claire 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Hampton 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Walcott 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Moline 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Rock Island 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- East Moline 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- DeWitt 13 mi north, about 21 min 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
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- 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
- Eldridge, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eldridge Turn-Halle, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Faith Lutheran Church - Eldridge, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eldridge, Iowa water tower, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eldridge Carmel (Iowa), Farragutful, Public domain
- John Littig House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davenport Airport (Iowa) Terminal 1, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 15July2024DVN19Zsounding, National Weather Service Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois, Public domain
- Weld Undercut, Jkreterfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Davenport Airport (Iowa) Terminal 2, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS067-E-4094 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-21523 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS053-E-278770 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS047-E-43825 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-43823 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-43824 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-282164 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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