The Town FilesTruman, Minnesota
City in Martin County · population 1,092 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $106,400
- Household income
- $61,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 33.0
Truman is a city of 1,092 people in Martin County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $106,400, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 87% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Minnesota towns.
How Truman ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Truman is worth $106,400, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $61,188, which is more affordable than 98% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,052 a month. 65.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Truman | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $106,400 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,052 | $991 |
| Median household income | $61,188 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.1% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Truman
| People | Truman | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.9% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Truman
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 6.6°F. About 33.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.9 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Truman since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 18, 1968 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 13, 2026.
Severe weather in Martin County since 1996
Martin County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Flood | DR-4797: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 5, 2018 | Flood | DR-4390: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Martin County
Martin County had 8,245 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,706 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Truman itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Truman
2 public schools with 241 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMAN ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 141 | 9.4 |
| TRUMAN SECONDARY | 7-12 | 100 | 14.3 |
Towns near Truman
- Fairmont, MN12.7 mi · 10,487 people · home $169,900
- Winnebago, MN14.0 mi · 1,391 people · home $110,900
- Welcome, MN14.0 mi · 710 people · home $101,600
- St. James, MN14.3 mi · 4,793 people · home $122,100
- Amboy, MN14.5 mi · 535 people · home $134,400
- Trimont, MN14.7 mi · 705 people · home $98,800
- Madelia, MN15.2 mi · 2,396 people · home $165,400
- Sherburn, MN18.8 mi · 1,058 people · home $106,900
Truman questions
Is Truman, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Truman scores better for retirees than 88% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 40%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Truman?
The median owner-occupied home in Truman is valued at $106,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,188, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $1,052 a month.
What is the weather like in Truman?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 6.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.5 inches of precipitation a year and 47.9 inches of snow.
Does Truman get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Truman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 18, 1968. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)