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Truesdale, IA

Iowa

Truesdale is a small town in Iowa with a population of 146. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
146 Population 973/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $15,729 per capita
$32,500 Home Value
$1,111 Median Rent 13.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$32,500 home value, $1,111/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $32,500
88% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,111
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Truesdale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population146
Median Age4.8 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 33%
Veterans64.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$15,729
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,938M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$32,500
Rent$1,111
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51
Rent Burden13.1%

Health

Obesity35.8%
Uninsured7.5%
Smoking15.2%
Depression19.7%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,372 ft (418 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Broadband49.0%
Libraries8

Is Truesdale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Truesdale receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Truesdale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Truesdale is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Truesdale is $32,500, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month. At just 0.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Truesdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Truesdale has a population of 146 with a density of 973 people per square mile. The median age is 4.8 years, 88% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (32.9%).

Population

146
Total Population
973
People / sq mi
4.8yrs
Median Age
88% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75.3%
Female 24.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Truesdale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only51.4%
35% below US avg
Spanish48.6%
263% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Truesdale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Truesdale is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Truesdale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,729
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
IRS Avg AGI$67,827

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)610
County GDP$1,938M

Business (County)

Restaurants38
Healthcare48
Retail82
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,292
51% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate16.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.3 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Truesdale is $32,500, 88% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,111 (4% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$32,500
88% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,111
4% below US avg
Rent Burden13.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.1%
Housing Units51
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,292
51% above US avg
Effective Rate16.28%
In Truesdale, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.5% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 19.7% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Truesdale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.8%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.2%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.3%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep34.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Uninsured7.5%
13% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.5%
Dental Visits63.1%
Premature Death6,218/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access79.6%
Healthcare Facilities48
Truesdale has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,372 ft (418 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density973/sq mi
Coordinates42.7293°N, 95.1834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.3-point margin. 49.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+90.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density973/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access49.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities48
Restaurants38
Retail Stores82

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.3 min
Drive Alone92.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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