Toledo, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Poweshiek County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,079 Population 904/sq mi density
$56,719 Median Income $27,403 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $177,214 Zillow
$958 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$56,719 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $958/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Toledo, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,719
25% below
$27,403 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $177,214
Median Rent
$958/mo
18% below
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Toledo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Toledo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
44%
Rent
82%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Toledo a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Toledo residents earn a median household income of $56,719 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,403. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 699 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Toledo is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,214. Median rent is $958/month, with 32.4% 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 1965.

Education

16.7% of adults in Toledo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Toledo has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,079
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density904/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans10.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,719
Per Capita$27,403
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$1,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,108

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$958
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$177,214
Housing Units973
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,568/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation869 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Toledo was founded in 1853.
The median home in Toledo was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.