At a Glance
Median Income
$66,625
$47,177 per capita
Home Value
$158,900
Zillow: $227,414
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
12.2% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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.