Truro, Iowa
City · Population 515 · #431 in Iowa
About Truro
Set in the southern part of Iowa, Truro is a tiny community with an estimated population of 515.
Officially, Truro is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 526 residents per square mile.
📰 Truro News Today
- Carl Alan Sells hamiltonsfuneralhome.com · Jul 31
- Marlene Cummings Obituary February 27, 2026 caldwellparrish.com · Mar 4
- Rural Warren County home destroyed in fire, family and pets escape safely KCCI · Apr 6
- Schedule - Interstate 35 Roadrunners (Truro, IA) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 5
- Karla Heaberlin Obituary (2026) - Truro, IA - Kale Funeral Home - Osceola Legacy obituary · Feb 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Truro Unique
- The only place in America named Truro — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Truro
- Interstate 35 Elementary School
- Interstate 35 High School
- Interstate 35 Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)515
Rank in state#431 of 940
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density526/sq mi
Coordinates41.2098, -93.8467