Tripoli ( tri-POH-lə) is a city in Bremer County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,191 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Tripoli Post Office opened in 1860.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50676

Area code319

Living in Tripoli

Housing in Tripoli

$174K▼ 1.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Tripoli home is worth about $174,000, down 1.6% in a year, 27% below the Iowa typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Tripoli

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Most working residents leave Tripoli for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Waverly (17%), Waterloo (17%) and Cedar Falls (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Waverly

17%

Waterloo

17%

Cedar Falls

Denver

7%Work in townlive and work in Tripoli 21 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 245Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Tripoli →

Health in Tripoli

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Iowa

6better than IA·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.7%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 4.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIA 6.4% · better 14.3%More older adults who have lost all their teethIA 11.6% · worse

Care nearby

Community Memorial Hospital Medical CenterSumner · 8 mi · ER · rural critical access

Peoples Clinic Butler CountyClarksville · 20.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Tripoli · CMS · HRSAHealth in Tripoli →

Natural hazards in Tripoli

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

4Does Tripoli flood?paid flood claims since 2004 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Tripoli

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Tripoli →

Climate in Tripoli

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Tripoli has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

29° / 12°Winter

57° / 36°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

60° / 38°Fall

How much snow does Tripoli get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 9, with the last in spring around Apr 29.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Tripoli →

Schools in Tripoli

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C⁻

School Grade C-

The public schools Tripoli’s kids attend trail 82% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictTripoli Comm School DistrictSchools2

Tripoli Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–5 · 219 students Tripoli Middle/Sr High School CHigh · Grades 6–12 · 170 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.