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Truro, IA

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Population
509
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,084 ft
Median Home Value
$195,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$888/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Truro

Tucked away in southeastern Madison County, Truro is a quiet community of around 500 people that offers classic small-town calm with easy access to the city. Thanks to its spot right along Interstate 35, residents can make the quick 35-minute commute north into the Des Moines metro while coming home to open fields, quiet residential streets, and a relaxed pace of life.

Truro Iowa 20090315 City Hall

One of the biggest draws for families is the Interstate 35 School District campus, which sits right in Truro and houses the elementary, middle, and high schools together. Because the district pulls in students from several neighboring towns, the campus serves as the local hub for school activities, sports, and weekend gatherings. For anyone searching for a close-knit neighborhood feel, great schools, and straightforward highway connectivity, Truro offers a welcoming home base.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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