At a Glance
Median Income
$66,625
$47,177 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
Zillow: $227,414
Violent Crime
246/100K
787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fraser a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 1.7% (53% 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.
Safety & Crime
Fraser reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 787/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population134
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,625
Per Capita$47,177
Unemployment1.7%
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%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property787/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband63.0%
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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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