At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$32,325 per capita
Home Value
$61,400
Zillow: $141,519
Median Rent
$443/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.1% smoking rate
How Titonka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Titonka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Titonka 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
Titonka residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,325. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Titonka is $61,400 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,519. Median rent is $443/month, with 51.0% 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 1955.
Education
16.6% of adults in Titonka hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density1,511/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$32,325
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$1,399M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,400
Rent$443
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$141,519
Housing Units208
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,364/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation1,161 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Titonka was founded in 1898.
The median home in Titonka was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.