Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Slater is a small town in Iowa with a population of 1,498. Residents earn $87,708 per year, which is 17% above the national average.
Based on current data, Slater receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Slater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Slater is $87,708, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Slater is $222,000, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Slater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 27.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,708 |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,130 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,395 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,610 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,581 |
| County GDP | $63,823M |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Healthcare | 1,513 |
| Retail | 1,606 |
| Manufacturing | 341 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |
| Census Median | $222,000 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $278,430 |
| Census Median Rent | $877 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 25.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,653/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,032 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8807°N, 93.6912°W |
| County FIPS | 19153 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.0% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 784/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Retail Stores | 1,606 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 14.7% |