At a Glance
Median Income
$65,313
$31,922 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
Zillow: $286,901
Median Rent
$836/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
15.4% smoking rate
How Truro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Truro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Truro 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
Truro residents earn a median household income of $65,313 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,922. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Truro is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,901. Median rent is $836/month, with 21.8% 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 1951.
Education
19.5% of adults in Truro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Truro has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population534
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,313
Per Capita$31,922
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$639M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$836
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$286,901
Housing Units196
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,721/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,083 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Truro was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.