Traer

City in Tama County, Iowa

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Traer is a city in Tama County, Iowa, with 1,583 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 915 ft (279 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dysart, 8.0 miles E.

About Traer

Traer is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,583 at the time of the 2020 census.

Traer is known for the iron spiral staircase that originally led to the office of the local newspaper. The staircase is freestanding, reverse-spiral and connected to the building with a suspended walkway, a somewhat rare arrangement.

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Living in Traer

Median household income
$76,406
Median home value
$151,900
Median rent
$971/mo
Median age
46.5
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Traer, IA population

Traer had 1,583 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,583
Density1,228 per sq mi (474 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Traer at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyTama County
TypeCity
Population1,583 (2020)
Land area1.29 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Coordinates42.1896° N, 92.4640° W
ZIP code50675
Official websitetraer.com
Census code (GEOID)1978735

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Traer

What county is Traer in?

Traer is in Tama County, Iowa.

What is the population of Traer, IA?

1,583 people lived in Traer at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Traer, IA?

The ZIP code of Traer is 50675.

What is the elevation of Traer?

915 feet (279 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Traer?

Dysart (8.0 mi), Clutier (8.2 mi), Reinbeck (11.3 mi), Lincoln (12.7 mi), Gladbrook (12.9 mi).

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