Traer, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
1,464 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,653 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$131,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$738 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tama County
4
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tama County
2
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 18
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 4 1 48
May 5 0 59
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 1 8 22

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IA State Senate District 38, IA State House District 76, IA
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Schools

North Tama Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
North Tama High School
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Union Middle School
8 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School
8 miles, SE • 5 star
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Colleges

Hawkeye Community College
18 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
20 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Grundy County Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
20 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Virginia Gay Hospital
23 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc
24 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
26 miles, NE • 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
44 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Des Moines International Airport
76 miles, W • 2.3 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
91 miles, E • 1 star
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