At a Glance
Median Income
$87,708
$42,130 per capita
Home Value
$222,000
Zillow: $278,430
Median Rent
$877/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Slater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Slater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Slater a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Slater residents earn a median household income of $87,708 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,130. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Slater is $222,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,430. Median rent is $877/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Slater reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 825/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Slater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Slater has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,498
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density784/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,708
Per Capita$42,130
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,000
Rent$877
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$278,430
Housing Units678
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property825/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,032 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Slater was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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