Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Fraser is a small town in Iowa with a population of 134. Residents earn $66,625 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fraser receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Fraser offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fraser is $66,625, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Fraser is $158,900, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Fraser experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 35.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,625 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,177 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,037 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,641 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 749 |
| County GDP | $1,293M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 66 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,603 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.90% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $158,900 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,603 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.90% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,966/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1272°N, 93.9742°W |
| County FIPS | 19015 |
Winner: Republican by 21.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.3% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 63.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 66 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |