Fraser, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Boone County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
134 Population 118/sq mi density
$66,625 Median Income $47,177 per capita
$158,900 Home Value $227,414 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,625 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fraser, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,625
11% below
$47,177 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
44% below
Zillow: $227,414
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Fraser Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fraser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
89%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fraser a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fraser residents earn a median household income of $66,625 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,177. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fraser is $158,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,414. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Education

9.3% of adults in Fraser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fraser has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population134
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,625
Per Capita$47,177
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,293M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,900
Rent
Ownership93.7%
Zillow$227,414
Housing Units61
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,966/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation980 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fraser was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.