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Truro, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 525 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +23.0%
 
Males: 277  (52.8%)
Females: 248  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

31.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50257.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,932 (it was $33,750 in 2000)
Truro:

$57,932
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,021 (it was $15,021 in 2000)

Truro city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,881 (it was $60,400 in 2000)
Truro:

$159,881
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $159,620; detached houses: $159,300

Median gross rent in 2022: $818.

March 2022 cost of living index in Truro: 83.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.9%
(15.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Truro, IA (2022)
    • 54493.3%White alone
    • 264.5%Hispanic
    • 61.0%Black alone
    • 10.2%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Truro, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Truro is 153 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (18.3%), German (11.7%), Irish (11.7%), Norwegian (6.1%), American (5.7%), European (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/24/1902

Elevation: 1082 feet

Land area: 0.99 square miles.

Population density: 532 people per square mile   (low).

Truro, Iowa map

11 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.9%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,130 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,624 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (28.9 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (112.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (322.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

East Peru, IA (2.1 miles),
St. Charles, IA (2.4 miles ),
New Virginia, IA (2.5 miles ),
St. Marys, IA (3.0 miles),
Patterson, IA (3.1 miles),
Bevington, IA (3.3 miles),
Lorimor, IA (3.5 miles ),
Winterset, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.21 N, Longitude: 93.85 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Truro, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Truro, IA in 2022
Truro satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $311,700
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2020: 5 buildings, average cost: $135,700
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $306,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $254,100
  • 2015: 5 buildings, average cost: $246,100
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $92,400
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,400
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $92,400
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $99,000
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $91,700
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $60,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Truro, IA residents
Average permit cost in Truro, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +34 (+8.7%).
Most common industries in Truro, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.8%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (22.9%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Food (5.2%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.2%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (25.6%)
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Educational services (12.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.3%)
  • Social assistance (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (2.4%)
Most common occupations in Truro, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Carpenters (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.5%)
  • Carpenters (8.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (13.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.1%)
  • Registered nurses (4.9%)
  • Computer specialists (4.9%)

Average climate in Truro, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Truro, Iowa average temperatures Truro, Iowa average precipitation Truro, Iowa humidity Truro, Iowa wind speed Truro, Iowa snowfall Truro, Iowa sunshine Truro, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 44.4. This is significantly better than average.

City:

44.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2016 was 27.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.3
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Truro-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.1 miles away from the Truro city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F4 tornado 27.6 miles away from the city center injured one person and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Truro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 249% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 370.2 miles away from Truro center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 369.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 423.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 369.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 356.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 339.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Madison County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Truro topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Truro:

  • MADISON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; WINTERSET, IA)
  • QHC WINTERSET NORTH, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WINTERSET, IA)
  • CLARKE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • MOSAIC-MCLANE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)
  • CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; OSCEOLA, IA)

Amtrak station near Truro:

  • 13 miles: OSCEOLA (MAIN & E. CLAY STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Truro:

  • Drake University (about 30 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 37 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 58 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 77 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 81 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 91 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Truman State University (about 97 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)

Public high school in Truro:

  • INTERSTATE 35 SECONDARY SCHOOL (Location: 405 E NORTH ST, Grades: 6-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Truro:

See full list of schools located in Truro

Library in Truro:

  • TRURO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $23,571; Location: 114 E CENTER; 12,804 books; 523 audio materials; 687 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 13 state licensed databases; 100 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Truro: Truro City Hall (A), Truro Public Library (B), Truro Fire and Rescue (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Truro include: Congregational Christian Church (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Madison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

3.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

74.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Truro (2011 data):

  • Union State Bank: Truro Branch at 160 East Garfield, branch established on 1935/01/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $72.4 mil, Deposits: $62.7 mil, headquarters in Winterset, IA, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Madison Holding Company

For population 15 years and over in Truro:

Marital status in Truro, IA
  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 55.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 4.0%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

For population 25 years and over in Truro:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Truro, IA (based on Madison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,24717
Evangelical Protestant1,83013
Catholic8102
Other1332
None9,659-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Madison County:

1.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Madison County:

5.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Madison County:

5.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.3%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.2%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Madison County:

13.6%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

48.2%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

42.8%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Truro:

29.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Truro:

20.9%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Truro:

13.6%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Truro:

37.1%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Truro:

54.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Truro, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 3$4,694$18,7762$221
Streets and Highways 1$4,470$53,6401$489
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$2,332
Local Libraries 0$0 2$1,186
Totals for Government 4$9,164$27,49212$4,229

Truro government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $142,000 ($270.48)
    Water Utilities: $76,000 ($144.76)
    Local Fire Protection: $72,000 ($137.14)
    Parks and Recreation: $56,000 ($106.67)
    Regular Highways: $55,000 ($104.76)
    General - Other: $41,000 ($78.10)
    Libraries: $23,000 ($43.81)
    Financial Administration: $18,000 ($34.29)
    Health - Other: $11,000 ($20.95)
    General Public Buildings: $11,000 ($20.95)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($15.24)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($11.43)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($5.71)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($3.81)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $24,000 ($45.71)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Regular Highways: $11,000 ($20.95)
    Other - Police Protection: $6,000 ($11.43)
    Other - Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $105,000 ($200.00)

Truro government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $88,000 ($167.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000 ($13.33)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $8,000 ($15.24)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $46,000 ($87.62)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $50,000 ($95.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $23,000 ($43.81)
    Sale of Property: $23,000 ($43.81)
    Rents: $1,000 ($1.90)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.90)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $94,000 ($179.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $52,000 ($99.05)
    General Local Government Support: $2,000 ($3.81)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.90)
  • Tax - Property: $124,000 ($236.19)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $44,000 ($83.81)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.90)

Truro government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $603,000 ($1148.57)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $590,000 ($1123.81)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($24.76)

Truro government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $608,000 ($1158.10)

Strongest AM radio stations in Truro:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Truro:

  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Truro:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.4mTotal length
  • 35,390Total average daily traffic
  • 10,852Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Truro, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Truro, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Truro)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • .8 Km N & 4.8 Km E (Lat: 41.225000 Lon: -93.780778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 118 m, Call Sign: WPJY756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.637 MHz, Grant Date: 12/16/1996, Expiration Date: 12/16/2006, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2005, Certifier: Marisa M Saletnik, Registrant: Page Telecommunications LLC, 4032 N Nashville, Chicago, IL 60634, Fax: (708) 676-8744


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 41.225000 Lon: -93.780833, Call Sign: KAB614,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.700 MHz, Grant Date: 07/19/2022, Expiration Date: 09/16/2032, Certifier: Christopher Kinney, Registrant: Kinder Morgan Inc., 1001 Lousiana Street, Houston, TX 77002, Phone: (866) 775-5785, Email:

  • Lat: 41.209889 Lon: -93.842583, Call Sign: WQWJ240,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2015, Expiration Date: 09/11/2025, Certifier: Geoff R Tessau, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 11869 Teale Street, Culver City, CA 90230, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • 108, .5 Mi N And 3 Mi E Of (Lat: 41.224972 Lon: -93.780750), Overall height: 118.9 m, Call Sign: WPOR736,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/1999, Expiration Date: 03/18/2009, Cancellation Date: 05/23/2009, Certifier: Mary Mcdermott, Registrant: Pathnet, Inc., 1661 Gateway Blvd., Richardson, TX 75080, Phone: (972) 690-9933, Fax: (972) 231-0728, Email:

  • TRURO 108, .5 Mi N 3 Mi E (Lat: 41.225000 Lon: -93.780778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 115.8 m, Overall height: 118.9 m, Call Sign: WPVZ850, Licensee ID: L00896575,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 10/12/2022, Expiration Date: 09/23/2032, Cancellation Date: 02/21/2024, Certifier: Robert N Hedrick, Registrant: Kn Telecommunications Inc.

  • STRABLE PROP, 131 Larrabee (Lat: 41.342444 Lon: -93.784028), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQTG428,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10735.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2023, Expiration Date: 01/28/2034, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • IA-TRURO-NE1, Peru Rd (Lat: 41.225694 Lon: -93.789611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WRMJ646,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • STATION, 1/2 Mile N And 3 Miles E Of (Lat: 41.224972 Lon: -93.780750), Overall height: 118.9 m, Call Sign: KAW38,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/1997, Expiration Date: 04/09/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/05/1999, Phone: (630) 691-3854


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Truro)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: LOUISE CLEMONS WEEZBUILT (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 425PT, N425PT, N-425PT, Serial Number: LC02, Year manufactured: 2013, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/2013, Certificate Issue Date: 10/25/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Louise Dba Clemons, Po Box 128, Truro, IA 50257, Other Owners: Balloon Services Midwest
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S53A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 5236R, N5236R, N-5236R, Serial Number: S53A-3091, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 05/02/2005, Certificate Issue Date: 10/02/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Louise E Dba Clemons, Po Box 128, Truro, IA 50257, Other Owners: Balloon Services Midwest
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RAVEN S49A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 9096U, N9096U, N-9096U, Serial Number: S49A-3165, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1993, Certificate Issue Date: 01/13/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Louise Dba Clemons, 104 E Center Street #128, Truro, IA 50257, Other Owners: Balloon Services Midwest

Most common first names in Truro, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles874.0 years
Robert779.1 years
John682.4 years
William576.6 years
James571.8 years
Carl475.2 years
Clyde487.0 years
Mabel482.5 years
Margaret483.5 years
Dorothy380.3 years
Most common last names in Truro, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller686.5 years
Lane482.7 years
Neidt478.5 years
Crawford484.5 years
Garmon481.0 years
Huglin480.3 years
Phillips474.2 years
Myers377.6 years
Johnson369.6 years
Jones380.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Truro, IA
  • 81.2%Utility gas
  • 15.0%Electricity
  • 3.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Truro, IA
  • 76.7%Utility gas
  • 23.3%Electricity


Truro compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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