Iowa
Truro is a small town in Iowa with a population of 534. Residents earn $65,313 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Truro receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Truro offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Truro is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Truro is $166,700, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Truro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 28.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,313 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $961 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,534 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 248 |
| County GDP | $639M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $166,700 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,690 |
| Census Median Rent | $836 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,650 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,721/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.7 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 539/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2098°N, 93.8467°W |
| County FIPS | 19039 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 539/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |