What are the schools like in Trenton, IA?

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

What is the median household income in Trenton?

The median household income in Trenton, IA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Trenton, IA?

Trenton has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

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

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

Trenton has a violent crime rate of 145.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 661.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Trenton, IA a Good Place to Live?

Trenton is a small town of 70 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Trenton's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Trenton metro area.

Metric	Trenton, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Trenton's violent crime rate is 145.3 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

145.3 /100k

Property Crime

661.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Trenton, 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	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Trenton sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Trenton, IA
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Trenton, IA	National Avg
Population	70	—
Median Age	75.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	57.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Swedesburg, IA 5 mi Wayland, IA 6 mi Rome, IA 6 mi Olds, IA 7 mi Westwood, IA 7 mi

Trenton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trenton, IA affordable or expensive?

Trenton has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Trenton, IA?

Trenton's violent crime rate is 145.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 661.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Trenton?

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

Is Trenton, IA a good place to live?

Trenton, IA has a population of 70, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Trenton?

Trenton averages 31.4°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Trenton?

The population of Trenton, Iowa is 70 with a median age of 75.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Trenton?

Key numbers for living in Trenton: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trenton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.