What are the schools like in Traer, IA?

Traer is served primarily by North Tama County Comm School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Traer?

The median household income in Traer, IA is $67,321 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Traer, IA?

Traer has an average high temperature of 26.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Traer, IA affordable or expensive?

Traer's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Traer is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $122,800 and the median rent is $850 per month.

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

Traer has a violent crime rate of 148.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 249.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Traer, IA a Good Place to Live?

Traer is a small town of 1,441 in Iowa, with a median household income of $67,321 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Traer 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 Traer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Traer 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: 90.0

Traer's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Traer costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Traer, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$122,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$850	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,321	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Traer's violent crime rate is 148.3 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

148.3 /100k

Property Crime

249.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Traer is served primarily by North Tama County Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Traer, IA	National Avg
School District	North Tama County Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Traer sees average highs of 26.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 33.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Traer, IA
Average High — January	26.8°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	33.7"

Demographics

Metric	Traer, IA	National Avg
Population	1,441	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dysart, IA 8 mi Clutier, IA 8 mi Reinbeck, IA 11 mi Lincoln, IA 13 mi Gladbrook, IA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Traer

Traer, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50675

Traer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Traer, IA affordable or expensive?

Traer's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Traer roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $122,800 and median rent is $850/month.

What is the crime rate in Traer, IA?

Traer's violent crime rate is 148.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 249.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Traer?

Public schools in Traer are operated by North Tama County Comm School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Traer, IA a good place to live?

Traer, IA has a population of 1,441, a median household income of $67,321, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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 Traer?

Traer averages 26.8°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 33.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Traer?

Traer, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50675.

What is the population of Traer?

The population of Traer, Iowa is 1,441 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Traer?

Key numbers for living in Traer: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $122,800, median household income $67,321, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Traer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.