Eddyville Authority

Eddyville is a middle-income, family-oriented small town of 1,163 with home prices 2.0× below the Iowa median.

Eddyville, Iowa

Eddyville is one of the smaller incorporated places in Mahaska County, Iowa, with a population of 1,163. Median household income is $61,480.

Definition and scope

Eddyville sits within Mahaska County, Iowa, one of Iowa's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Oskaloosa, IA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Eddyville has approximately 1,163 residents. The median age is 41.9 years. Roughly 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $104,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 94.1%
• Black or African American: 1.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
• Asian: 1.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Eddyville is $61,480. Poverty rate stands at 14.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.2%. Educational attainment: 21.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Eddyville:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Eddyville is Edgren Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Mahaska County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Ottumwa, Iowa.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 789 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 5a.

References

• Iowa State Authority — state-level reference for Iowa.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.