Trenton, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jefferson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
37
Population
80/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Trenton, IA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
67.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
How Trenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Trenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trenton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population37
Density80/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans32.4%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$151,598
Housing Units38
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation715 ft
Education
B+Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.