Templeton, IA

Templeton, IA

At a Glance

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)

Is Templeton a Good Place to Live?

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 1.1% (69% 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 $215,901. 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.

Safety & Crime

Templeton reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 941/100K.

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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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