The Town FilesTreynor, Iowa
City in Pottawattamie County · population 1,032 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $263,500
- Household income
- $121,696
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 37.7
Treynor is a city of 1,032 people in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The median home is worth $263,500, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for families than 98% of Iowa towns, better for retirees than 92% of Iowa towns, more upscale than 91% of Iowa towns.
How Treynor ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Treynor is worth $263,500, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $121,696, which is more affordable than 56% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $1,122 a month. 79.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Treynor | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,500 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $1,122 | $820 |
| Median household income | $121,696 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 79.6% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.6% | — |
Who lives in Treynor
| People | Treynor | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.4% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 88.5% |
Weather in Treynor
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 11.8°F. About 36.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.4 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Treynor since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 26, 2024 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 17, 2025.
Severe weather in Pottawattamie County since 1996
Pottawattamie County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4796: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4784: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 14, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4779: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pottawattamie County
Pottawattamie County had 41,403 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,397 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Treynor itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Treynor
3 public schools with 816 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treynor Elementary School | PK-5 | 352 | 14.7 |
| Treynor High School | 9-12 | 243 | 14.3 |
| Treynor Middle School | 6-8 | 221 | 24.6 |
Towns near Treynor
- Carson, IA9.7 mi · 766 people · home $181,400
- Underwood, IA11.0 mi · 954 people · home $253,500
- Oakland, IA12.0 mi · 1,524 people · home $160,200
- Council Bluffs, IA12.8 mi · 62,799 people · home $171,800
- Glenwood, IA14.7 mi · 5,073 people · home $206,200
- Neola, IA15.2 mi · 918 people · home $205,100
- Malvern, IA15.8 mi · 1,046 people · home $174,700
- Crescent, IA16.0 mi · 628 people · home $283,900
Treynor questions
Is Treynor, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Treynor scores better for retirees than 92% of Iowa towns and quieter than 53%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in Treynor?
The median owner-occupied home in Treynor is valued at $263,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,696, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,122 a month.
What is the weather like in Treynor?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 11.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.4 inches of precipitation a year and 25.4 inches of snow.
Does Treynor get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Treynor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 26, 2024. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)