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Latimer, IA


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Latimer, Iowa

Latimer, Iowa is 52 miles N of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 151 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is in Franklin county. The population of the city is 535.

The People and Families of Latimer

In Latimer, about 65% of adults are married. Latimer, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Seniors are common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Latimer had a median family income of $35,833.

Latimer Housing

Of the housing in Latimer, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Latimer are lower than most places in Iowa. Property taxes in the city are low by Iowa standards.

Commuting

In Latimer, 85% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Latimer than most cities its size.

High Points

Latimer strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Latimer Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Latimer Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Latimer, IA

Comparing Latimer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes89
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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