Titonka, IA

Titonka, Iowa

Titonka, Iowa, in Kossuth county, is 85 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 126 miles S of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 584.

The People and Families of Titonka

In Titonka, about 57% of adults are married. Lots of people in Titonka live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Titonka.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Titonka had a median family income of $44,125. Home offices are common in Titonka.

Titonka Housing

In Titonka, 83% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Titonka.

Commuting

In Titonka, 79% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Titonka; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Titonka is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Titonka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Titonka, IA

Comparing Titonka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Titonka Almanac

Titonka Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Titonka Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Titonka, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Titonka Public Libraries

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Titonka Colleges

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