At a Glance
Violent Crime
127/100K
2,921/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trenton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Trenton reports 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,921/100K.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population37
Density80/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$151,598
Housing Units38
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent127/100K
Property2,921/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death9,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband25.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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