Titonka, IA

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
423 Population 1,511/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $32,325 per capita
$61,400 Home Value $132,600 Zillow
$443 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,400 home value, $443/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,063
28% lower than US avg
Home Value $61,400
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $443
62% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Titonka Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population423
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density1,511/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$32,325
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$1,399M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,400
Rent$443
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$132,600
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+93.4%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.1%
Libraries11

Is Titonka a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Titonka has a population of 423 with a density of 1,511 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 3.3% Black.

Population

423
Total Population
1,511
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Titonka vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Titonka vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Titonka is $54,063, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Titonka vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,063
28% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,325
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
IRS Avg AGI$79,103

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)644
County GDP$1,399M

Business (County)

Restaurants33
Healthcare33
Retail71
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,442
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Titonka is $61,400, 78% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $443 (62% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $132,600.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,400
78% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$132,600

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$443
62% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,442
27% above US avg
Effective Rate7.23%
In Titonka, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Titonka vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.8%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate99.3%
Checkup Rate75.1%
Premature Death7,364/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access61.4%
Healthcare Facilities33

Crime Rates: Titonka vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Titonka has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.1 inches
10% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,511/sq mi
Coordinates43.2372°N, 94.0414°W
County FIPS19109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.2-point margin. 85.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.3%

Winner: Republican by 44.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+93.4%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,511/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.1%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities33
Restaurants33
Retail Stores71

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Drive Alone71.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

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