At a Glance
Median Income
$75,988
$35,257 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
Zillow: $174,145
Median Rent
$888/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.3% smoking rate
How Tripoli Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tripoli's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tripoli a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tripoli residents earn a median household income of $75,988 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,257. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tripoli is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,145. Median rent is $888/month, with 18.1% 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 1952.
Education
22.7% of adults in Tripoli hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tripoli has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,256
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density904/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,988
Per Capita$35,257
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$888
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$174,145
Housing Units573
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Tripoli was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.