Truro is a city in southeast Madison County, Iowa, United States.

In 1881 the town was named after the city of Truro in Cornwall, United Kingdom, by suggestion of the local train conductor, whose hometown was Truro on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2), all of it land.

There were 187 housing units at an average density of 192.8 per square mile (74.4/km2).

23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 164 housing units at an average density of 166.1 per square mile (64.1/km2).

The racial makeup of the city was 96.96% White, 2.11% Native American, and 0.94% from two or more races.

22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[11] The Interstate 35 Elementary, Middle & High schools are located in Truro.

The main character of the movie “The Devil Comes To Kansas City” has a farm and home in Truro.