What are the schools like in Latimer, IA?

Latimer is served primarily by CAL Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Latimer?

The median household income in Latimer, IA is $70,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

What is the weather like in Latimer, IA?

Latimer has an average high temperature of 25.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

Latimer, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Latimer, IA affordable or expensive?

Latimer's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Latimer is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,700 and the median rent is $887 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Latimer, IA?

Latimer has a violent crime rate of 69.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 307.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Latimer, IA a Good Place to Live?

Latimer is a small town of 694 in Iowa, with a median household income of $70,417 and a 3.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Latimer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Latimer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Latimer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.2

Latimer's overall cost of living index is 89.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Latimer costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Latimer, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$887	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Latimer's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.5 /100k

Property Crime

307.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Latimer is served primarily by CAL Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Latimer, IA	National Avg
School District	CAL Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Latimer sees average highs of 25.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Latimer, IA
Average High — January	25.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Latimer, IA	National Avg
Population	694	—
Median Age	33.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coulter, IA 2 mi Alexander, IA 6 mi Hampton, IA 8 mi Chapin, IA 9 mi Rowan, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Latimer

Latimer, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50452

Latimer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latimer, IA affordable or expensive?

Latimer's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Latimer roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,700 and median rent is $887/month.

What is the crime rate in Latimer, IA?

Latimer's violent crime rate is 69.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 307.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Latimer?

Public schools in Latimer are operated by CAL Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Latimer, IA a good place to live?

Latimer, IA has a population of 694, a median household income of $70,417, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Latimer?

Latimer averages 25.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Latimer?

Latimer, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50452.

What is the population of Latimer?

The population of Latimer, Iowa is 694 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Latimer?

Key numbers for living in Latimer: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $96,700, median household income $70,417, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Latimer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.