At a Glance
Median Income
$59,095
$29,074 per capita
Home Value
$100,200
Zillow: $218,308
Median Rent
$942/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
16.5% smoking rate
How Truman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Truman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Truman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Truman residents earn a median household income of $59,095 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,074. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Truman is $100,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,308. Median rent is $942/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
19.5% of adults in Truman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Truman has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,223
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density1,112/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,095
Per Capita$29,074
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,200
Rent$942
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$218,308
Housing Units610
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.5 in/yr
Elevation1,117 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Truman was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.