Traer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Tama County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,464
Population
1,135/sq mi density
$79,653
Median Income
$39,590 per capita
$131,900
Home Value
$178,858 Zillow
$1,016
Median Rent
28.4% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,653 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,900 home value, $1,016/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Traer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 33.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1896°N, 92.4640°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tama County County |
| Nearest Airport | Waterloo Regional (ALO) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in |
Traer has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.2").