[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.30 square miles (5.96 km2), all land.

28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The buildings sat empty until 2023 when the cottages were demolished to make way for the new South Tama Middle School.

Toledo is within the South Tama County Community School District.

[16] Toledo is home to the South Tama County Middle School.

Toledo Heights sits on the west side of town.

The South Tama Recreation Trail is accessible near Toledo Heights.

Each summer, the annual Stoplight Festival takes place on the town square.

The celebration surrounds the historic stoplight located at the intersection of High Street and Broadway.

The Wieting Theatre is located in downtown Toledo, one block east of the stoplight and the Tama County Courthouse square, at 101 South Church Street.

Movies play on most Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the year.

Actors, musicians, singers and dancers of all ages take the stage on numerous other occasions.