At a Glance
Median Income
$42,917
$27,361 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
Zillow: $186,399
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
15.4% smoking rate
How Terril Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Terril's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Terril a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Terril residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,361. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Terril is $95,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,399. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 38.0% 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 1949.
Education
14.0% of adults in Terril hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Terril has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population357
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$27,361
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$1,036
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$186,399
Housing Units184
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,426 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Terril was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.