Iowa
Titonka is a small town in Iowa with a population of 423. Residents earn $54,063 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Titonka receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Titonka offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Titonka is $54,063, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Titonka is $61,400, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $443 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Titonka experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,063 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,325 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,103 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 644 |
| County GDP | $1,399M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 71 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.23% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $61,400 |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $132,600 |
| Census Median Rent | $443 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,442 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 7.23% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,364/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.1 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2372°N, 94.0414°W |
| County FIPS | 19109 |
Winner: Republican by 44.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.6% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,511/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.1% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 71 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |