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Toledo, IA
City in Tama County, Iowa.
Population
1,966
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
857
ZIP codes
0
Toledo and its ZIP codes
Toledo at a glance
- Toledo is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 170th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $53,333 a year, 29% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,400 (43% below Iowa) and median rent is $887 a month.
Local data for Toledo, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Toledo, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,333
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$118,400
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (310), Mexican Americans (277), Irish Americans (244).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tama County. PPP loans are for Toledo.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,627
5,391 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,444
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $8,240 per person
How people get to work
Toledo, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Toledo, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 9°F
35.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Toledo, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Toledo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TamaCity | 1.9 mi | 3 |
| MontourCity | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| GarwinCity | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| ViningCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Le GrandCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| ChelseaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| ClutierCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GilmanCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Holiday LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| ElberonCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Green MountainCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| TraerCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| FergusonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| GladbrookCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Belle PlaineCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| MarshalltownCity | 18 mi | 19.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Toledo, IA in?
- Toledo is in Tama County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Toledo, IA?
- About 1,966 people live in Toledo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Toledo?
- Nearby places include Tama (1.9 mi), Montour (7.1 mi), Garwin (8.9 mi), Vining (9.9 mi), Le Grand (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023