What are the schools like in Truman, MN?

Truman is served primarily by TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.5:1.

What is the median household income in Truman?

The median household income in Truman, MN is $57,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Truman, MN?

Truman has an average high temperature of 23.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Truman, MN affordable or expensive?

Truman's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Truman is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,000 and the median rent is $876 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Truman, MN?

Truman has a violent crime rate of 92.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 738.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Truman, MN a Good Place to Live?

Truman is a small town of 1,216 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $57,917 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Truman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Truman 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: 92.1

Truman's overall cost of living index is 92.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Truman costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Truman, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$876	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Truman's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.3 /100k

Property Crime

738.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Truman is served primarily by TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Truman, MN	National Avg
School District	TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Truman sees average highs of 23.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 46.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Truman, MN
Average High — January	23.9°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	46.3"

Demographics

Metric	Truman, MN	National Avg
Population	1,216	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northrop, MN 6 mi Lewisville, MN 7 mi Granada, MN 10 mi Fairmont, MN 13 mi Ormsby, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Truman

Truman, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56088

Truman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Truman, MN affordable or expensive?

Truman's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Truman roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,000 and median rent is $876/month.

What is the crime rate in Truman, MN?

Truman's violent crime rate is 92.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 738.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Truman?

Public schools in Truman are operated by TRUMAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Truman, MN a good place to live?

Truman, MN has a population of 1,216, a median household income of $57,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. 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 Truman?

Truman averages 23.9°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 46.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Truman?

Truman, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56088.

What is the population of Truman?

The population of Truman, Minnesota is 1,216 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Truman?

Key numbers for living in Truman: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $94,000, median household income $57,917, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Truman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.