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Traer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County
Traer, IA
At a Glance
How Traer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Traer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Traer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Traer residents earn a median household income of $79,653 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,590. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 440 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Traer is $131,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,512. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 28.4% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Traer reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,034/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Traer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Traer has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.