What are the schools like in Titonka, IA?

School district data for Titonka is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Titonka?

The median household income in Titonka, IA is $56,932 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Titonka, IA?

Titonka has an average high temperature of 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.7 inches.

Titonka, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Titonka, IA affordable or expensive?

Titonka's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Titonka is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,400 and the median rent is $656 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Titonka, IA?

Titonka has a violent crime rate of 33.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 47.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Titonka, IA a Good Place to Live?

Titonka is a small town of 439 in Iowa, with a median household income of $56,932 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Titonka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Titonka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Titonka city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 83.9

Titonka's overall cost of living index is 83.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Titonka costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Titonka, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$656	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,932	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Titonka's violent crime rate is 33.8 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

33.8 /100k

Property Crime

47.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Titonka, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Titonka sees average highs of 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation and 39.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Titonka, IA
Average High — January	24.9°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	34.0"
Annual Snowfall	39.7"

Demographics

Metric	Titonka, IA	National Avg
Population	439	—
Median Age	50.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	26.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woden, IA 7 mi Burt, IA 9 mi Bancroft, IA 10 mi Lakota, IA 10 mi Wesley, IA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Titonka

Titonka, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50480

Titonka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Titonka, IA affordable or expensive?

Titonka's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Titonka roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,400 and median rent is $656/month.

What is the crime rate in Titonka, IA?

Titonka's violent crime rate is 33.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 47.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Titonka?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Titonka, IA a good place to live?

Titonka, IA has a population of 439, a median household income of $56,932, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Titonka?

Titonka averages 24.9°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches with about 39.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Titonka?

Titonka, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50480.

What is the population of Titonka?

The population of Titonka, Iowa is 439 with a median age of 50.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Titonka?

Key numbers for living in Titonka: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $54,400, median household income $56,932, crime index 6 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Titonka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.