Truro, IA

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.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
534 Population 539/sq mi density
$65,313 Median Income $31,922 per capita
$166,700 Home Value $271,690 Zillow
$836 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,313
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $166,700
41% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.5%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $836
28% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

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

People

Population534
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$31,922
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$639M
Commute35 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$836
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$271,690

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.1%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Libraries2

Is Truro a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Truro has a population of 534 with a density of 539 people per square mile. The median age is 33.9 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%).

Population

534
Total Population
539
People / sq mi
33.9yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Truro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.0%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.0%
55% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Truro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Truro is $65,313, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Truro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,313
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,922
Avg Weekly Wage$961
IRS Avg AGI$60,534

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)248
County GDP$639M

Business (County)

Restaurants18
Healthcare29
Retail25
Manufacturing9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,650
33% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.7 min
Work from Home9.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Truro is $166,700, 41% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $836 (28% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,690.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$166,700
41% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$271,690

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$836
28% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,650
33% above US avg
Effective Rate2.79%
In Truro, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.5% report depression. 23.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.4%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death8,721/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities29

Crime Rates: Truro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Truro has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall28.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,083 ft (330 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates41.2098°N, 93.8467°W
County FIPS19039
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.4%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.5%
42% below US avg
High School+94.1%
School Test Score5.73
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density539/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities29
Restaurants18
Retail Stores25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.7 min
Work from Home9.4%

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