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Traer, IA


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Traer, Iowa

Traer, Iowa, in Tama county, is 21 miles S of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 190 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. About 1,594 people people live in Traer.

The People and Families of Traer

In Traer, about 60% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Traer nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Traer had a median family income of $43,375.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Traer.

Traer Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Traer, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Traer, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Traer, IA

Comparing Traer 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 Population1010
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Housing Recently Built23
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