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Truro, IA
City in Madison County, Iowa.
Population
518
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
526
ZIP codes
0
Truro and its ZIP codes
Truro at a glance
- Truro is about 9.1 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $78,750 a year, 5% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,100 (6% below Iowa) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Truro, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Truro, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,750
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (64), Irish Americans (61), Dutch Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Truro.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,986
4,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $6,260 per person
How people get to work
Truro, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Truro, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
543
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 10°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Truro, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Truro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East PeruCity | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| St. CharlesCity | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| New VirginiaCity | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| St. MarysCity | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| PattersonCity | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BevingtonCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| LorimorCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| MurrayCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| MartensdaleCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WintersetCity | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| OsceolaCity | 13 mi | 8 |
| ThayerCity | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Spring HillCity | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| MacksburgCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| IndianolaCity | 18 mi | 11.4 |
| WoodburnCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Truro, IA in?
- Truro is in Madison County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Truro, IA?
- About 518 people live in Truro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Truro?
- Nearby places include East Peru (4.5 mi), St. Charles (5.8 mi), New Virginia (6.3 mi), St. Marys (9.1 mi), Patterson (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023