At a Glance
Median Income
$72,813
$38,497 per capita
Home Value
$159,000
Zillow: $234,986
Median Rent
$693/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
14.8% smoking rate
How Templeton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Templeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Templeton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Templeton residents earn a median household income of $72,813 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,497. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Templeton is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,986. Median rent is $693/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
14.4% of adults in Templeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Templeton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$72,813
Per Capita$38,497
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$473M
Avg Weekly Wage$973
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,000
Rent$693
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$234,986
Housing Units163
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,136/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,450 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Templeton was founded in 1882.
The median home in Templeton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.