Traer, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 1,550 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.8%
 
Males: 718  (46.3%)
Females: 832  (53.7%)
Median resident age:

45.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50675.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $66,383 (it was $35,329 in 2000)
Traer:

$66,383
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,002 (it was $17,811 in 2000)

Traer city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $131,591 (it was $68,400 in 2000)
Traer:

$131,591
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $210,106; detached houses: $214,271; townhouses or other attached units: $310,430; in 2-unit structures: $177,647; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $213,942; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $242,461; mobile homes: $68,233

Median gross rent in 2022: $828.

March 2022 cost of living index in Traer: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.7%
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  • Races in Traer, IA (2022)
    • 1,36794.5%White alone
    • 382.6%Two or more races
    • 302.1%Hispanic
    • 10.07%American Indian alone

Races in Traer detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Traer, Iowa as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Traer is 584 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (33.8%), Irish (12.5%), Czech (11.7%), English (10.0%), Danish (5.7%), European (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/18/1875

Elevation: 913 feet

Land area: 1.10 square miles.

Population density: 1,406 people per square mile   (low).

Traer, Iowa map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,015 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,411 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Waterloo, IA (21.7 miles , pop. 68,747).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (167.7 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (247.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dysart, IA (2.9 miles ),
Clutier, IA (2.9 miles ),
Reinbeck, IA (3.4 miles ),
Lincoln, IA (3.6 miles),
Garwin, IA (3.6 miles ),
Gladbrook, IA (3.6 miles ),
Vining, IA (3.8 miles),
Elberon, IA (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 42.19 N, Longitude: 92.46 W

Area code: 319

Distribution of median household income in Traer, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Traer, IA in 2022
Traer satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $416,700
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $198,800
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $198,800
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $144,700
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $157,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $190,000
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $105,200
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $113,300
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $135,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $161,500
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $105,900
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $25,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Traer, IA residents
Average permit cost in Traer, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +37 (+2.4%).
Most common industries in Traer, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.4%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Machinery (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.0%)
  • Machinery (7.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.3%)
  • Educational services (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.0%)
  • Social assistance (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Traer, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.1%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)

Average climate in Traer, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Traer, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 95.4. This is worse than average.

City:

95.4
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Traer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Iowa state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the Traer city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/25/2008, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.6 miles away from the city center killed 9 people and injured 70 people and caused $100 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Traer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 148% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 353.7 miles away from Traer center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 335.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 353.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 464.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 190.5 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 299.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tama County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Traer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Traer:

  • SUNRISE HILL CARE AND REHAB CENTER (909 6TH STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Traer:

  • SUNNYCREST NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DYSART, IA)
  • WESTBROOK ACRES (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GLADBROOK, IA)
  • TAMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HO (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)
  • CARRINGTON PLACE OF TOLEDO (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; TOLEDO, IA)

Airports located in Traer:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Traer:

  • Hawkeye Community College (about 18 miles; Waterloo, IA; Full-time enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 23 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 47 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Upper Iowa University (about 57 miles; Fayette, IA; FT enrollment: 5,275)
  • University of Iowa (about 61 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Iowa State University (about 62 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 68 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)

Public high school in Traer:

Public elementary/middle school in Traer:

  • NORTH TAMA ELEMENTARY (Location: 605 WALNUT, Grades: KG-6)
See full list of schools located in Traer

Library in Traer:

  • TRAER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $91,773; Location: 531 2ND ST; 14,941 books; 774 audio materials; 1,809 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 118 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Traer: Traer Ambulance Service (A), Traer Fire Department (B), Traer Public Library (C), Traer City Hall (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Traer include: United Presbyterian Church (A), Ripley United Church of Christ (B), Saint Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church (C), Traer United Methodist Church (D), Saint Paul Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Little Coon Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Traer include: Taylor Park (1), James 'Tame Jim' Wilson State Historical Marker (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Golden Door Motel (515 1st Street).

Tama County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Traer and their reported violations in the past:

TRAER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 42, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2013 and JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-17-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUN-24-2013), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-24-2013), St Public Notif received (JUL-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (OCT-28-2013)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Traer that have no violations reported:

  • GARRISON WATER SUPPLY (Address: 216 TOLEDO ST , Population served: 371, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.1%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
74 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
78 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Traer (2011 data):

  • Chelsea Savings Bank: - Traer at 100 North Main Street, branch established on 2010/10/25. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $111.7 mil, Deposits: $91.2 mil, headquarters in Belle Plaine, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Chebelle Corporation
  • Farmers Savings Bank & Trust: at 611 Second Street, branch established on 1915/01/01. Info updated 2008/05/23: Bank assets: $162.0 mil, Deposits: $145.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Talen, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Traer:

Marital status in Traer, IA
  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 51.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

For population 25 years and over in Traer:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Traer
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Traer, IA (based on Tama County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,23322
Catholic2,6144
Evangelical Protestant72710
Other8-
None9,185-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Tama County:

2.25 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.5%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Tama County:

28.1%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

59.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Traer:

58.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Traer:

19.4%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Traer:

7.4%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.1
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Traer:

34.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

63.8%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.7%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Traer, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 1$7,400$88,8000$0
Water Supply 1$6,236$74,8320$0
Electric Power 1$7,703$92,4360$0
Financial Administration 1$5,806$69,6720$0
Health 1$5,514$66,1680$0
Streets and Highways 1$13,793$165,5160$0
Local Libraries 0$0 14$15,002
Totals for Government 6$46,452$92,90414$15,002

Traer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $150,000 ($96.77)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($1.29)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,343,000 ($1511.61)
    Water Utilities: $376,000 ($242.58)
    Regular Highways: $262,000 ($169.03)
    Health - Other: $220,000 ($141.94)
    General - Other: $183,000 ($118.06)
    Libraries: $161,000 ($103.87)
    Sewerage: $151,000 ($97.42)
    Solid Waste Management: $149,000 ($96.13)
    Police Protection: $110,000 ($70.97)
    Financial Administration: $108,000 ($69.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $105,000 ($67.74)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $99,000 ($63.87)
    Local Fire Protection: $49,000 ($31.61)
    General Public Buildings: $19,000 ($12.26)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($5.16)
    Housing and Community Development: $7,000 ($4.52)
    Air Transportation: $4,000 ($2.58)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $23,000 ($14.84)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $129,000 ($83.23)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $78,000 ($50.32)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $831,000 ($536.13)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $48,000 ($30.97)

Traer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $165,000 ($106.45)
    Other: $157,000 ($101.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $143,000 ($92.26)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $141,000 ($90.97)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($4.52)
    Air Transportation: $4,000 ($2.58)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $42,000 ($27.10)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $177,000 ($114.19)
    General Revenue - Other: $67,000 ($43.23)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($2.58)
    Rents: $1,000 ($0.65)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $2,135,000 ($1377.42)
    Water Utilities: $373,000 ($240.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $211,000 ($136.13)
  • Tax - Property: $857,000 ($552.90)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $116,000 ($74.84)
    Other License: $5,000 ($3.23)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($1.94)

Traer government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,993,000 ($3221.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,513,000 ($2911.61)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $480,000 ($309.68)

Traer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,620,000 ($2980.65)

Businesses in Traer, IA

  • H&R Block: 1
  • La-Z-Boy: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Traer:

  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KWLO (1330 AM; 5 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHQ (950 AM; 5 kW; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Traer:

  • KOKZ (105.7 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUNI (90.9 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KFMW (107.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOEL-FM (92.3 FM; OELWEIN, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNWS-FM (101.9 FM; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KHKE (89.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KCVM (96.1 FM; HUDSON, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KOEL (98.5 FM; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDAT (104.5 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZIA (102.9 FM; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KZIA, INC.)
  • KCRR (97.7 FM; GRUNDY CENTER, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Traer:

  • KGAN (Channel 2; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: KGAN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCRG-TV (Channel 9; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CEDAR RAPIDS TELEVISION CO.)
  • KWWL (Channel 7; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KRIN (Channel 32; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPXR (Channel 48; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • KFXA (Channel 28; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: SECOND GENERATION OF IOWA, LTD.)
  • K44FK (Channel 44; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Traer fatal accident list:

Jul 22, 2004 08:05 PM, 1st St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
May 3, 1991 01:20 PM, 8, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 1, 1979 02:35 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 272ft / 83.4mTotal length
  • 11,235Total average daily traffic
  • 1,269Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,235Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Traer, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 92000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Traer, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Traer)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

43 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 216 S Main (Lat: 42.191667 Lon: -92.467417), Structure height: 53 m, Call Sign: WPAT919, Licensee ID: L00024196,
    Assigned Frequencies: 861.962 MHz, 862.962 MHz, Grant Date: 11/18/1997, Expiration Date: 11/18/2007, Cancellation Date: 09/05/2003, Registrant: Radio Communications Co, 2131 N Towne Ln Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, Phone: (319) 393-7150


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

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  • .7 Mi E Of Int Hwy 8 & 63 (Lat: 42.190278 Lon: -92.450194), Call Sign: KLM385, Licensee ID: L00017694,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2013, Expiration Date: 03/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/17/2023, Registrant: Manatts Inc, 1775 Old 6 Rd, Brooklyn, IA 52211, Phone: (319) 382-6072, Email:

  • 412 2nd St (Lat: 42.191389 Lon: -92.454083), Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPBG937,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.565 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/1997, Expiration Date: 12/11/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2003, Registrant: Iowa River Farm Service Inc, 108 South West St, Toledo, IA 52342

  • 1.3 Mi S 1.8 Mi W (Lat: 42.166111 Lon: -92.513333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 94.8 m, Call Sign: WSN340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.175 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2004, Expiration Date: 03/02/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/02/2015, Certifier: Dale M Arends, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 North 13th Street, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-7767, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:

  • 605 Walnut St (Lat: 42.188861 Lon: -92.467722), Type: Bant, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: WQME267,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 06/04/2020, Expiration Date: 07/13/2030, Certifier: Craig J Youel, Registrant: Visiplex, Inc., 100 N Fairway Drive, Suite 120, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Phone: (847) 918-0250, Fax: (847) 918-0259, Email:

  • Lat: 42.249694 Lon: -92.513028, Call Sign: WREE537,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.690 MHz, 159.870 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2019, Expiration Date: 10/01/2029, Certifier: Dallas Tomlinson, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • 649 2nd Street (Lat: 42.192583 Lon: -92.464056), Type: Bant, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WRJU744,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.312 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2020, Expiration Date: 10/30/2030, Certifier: Jeremy Cremeans, Registrant: Racom Corp, 201 W State St, Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • TRAER, 1903 N Ave (Lat: 42.164694 Lon: -92.513056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WPJB494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, Grant Date: 03/23/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • TRAER, 1.3 Mi S 1.8 Mi W (Lat: 42.166111 Lon: -92.513333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 89.9 m, Overall height: 94.8 m, Call Sign: WPQQ991,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.093 MHz, 952.093 MHz, Grant Date: 08/16/2000, Expiration Date: 08/16/2010, Cancellation Date: 07/23/2009, Certifier: Dale Arends, Registrant: Corn Belt Power Cooperative, 1300 13th St N, Humboldt, IA 50548, Phone: (515) 332-2571, Fax: (515) 332-1375, Email:

  • WS-TRA-RL14A, 220th St (Lat: 42.123083 Lon: -92.501583), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCA986, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 08/14/2028, Certifier: Christopher W Craven, Registrant: Business Only Broadband, LLC, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6009, Fax: (630) 986-2496, Email:

  • WS-TRA-RL13A, Hwy 63 (Lat: 42.173944 Lon: -92.575944), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCA989, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/14/2018, Expiration Date: 08/14/2028, Certifier: Christopher W Craven, Registrant: Business Only Broadband, LLC, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6009, Fax: (630) 986-2496, Email:

  • Traer, 195th Street (Lat: 42.159694 Lon: -92.456056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WRKB206,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/03/2020, Expiration Date: 12/03/2030, Certifier: Jeremy Cremeans, Registrant: Racom, 201 W. State St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, Phone: (888) 752-1016, Email:

  • IA-TRAER-CN-1, Walnut St And 3rd St (Lat: 42.192139 Lon: -92.467000), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRPR243, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • TRAER, 1903 N Ave (Lat: 42.166139 Lon: -92.512639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 90 m, Overall height: 94.8 m, Call Sign: WEF926,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/2019, Expiration Date: 04/21/2029, Registrant: Interstate Power And Light Company, 200 First Street Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, Phone: (563) 584-7474, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Traer)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

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  • CLEARLINE INC, 1561 S Main St, Traer, IA 50675
    Certificate: 98-0826 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 05/11/1998, Expiration Date: 05/10/1999

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: TEMCO GC-1B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2440B, N2440B, N-2440B, Serial Number: 3740, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 09/21/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 11/15/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Randy R Brubaker, 1314 L Ave, Traer, IA 50675
  • Aircraft: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 858PA, N858PA, N-858PA, Serial Number: 40.258, Certificate Issue Date: 10/22/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Nicholas P Podhajsky, 500 Mowery St, Traer, IA 50675
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-60A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 998VT, N998VT, N-998VT, Serial Number: S60A-3247, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 05/19/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Peter A Holden, 406 S Main St, Traer, IA 50675
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 94973, N94973, N-94973, Serial Number: 9373, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 09/09/1957, Certificate Issue Date: 10/03/2012
    Registrant (Individual): William A Konicek, 711 6th St, Traer, IA 50675
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/12/2018

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 24 took place in 2003, and the least - 0 in 2006. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Traer, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (47.6%), and Structure Fires (35.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Traer, IA
    • 5047.6%Outside Fires
    • 3735.2%Structure Fires
    • 1514.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Traer, IA
Most common first names in Traer, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3382.4 years
William2081.2 years
Robert1773.1 years
Mary1679.4 years
James1675.3 years
Joseph1480.1 years
Charles1483.5 years
Margaret1279.1 years
Dorothy1278.2 years
Leonard1278.8 years
Most common last names in Traer, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Podhajsky1678.1 years
Wilson1380.2 years
Powell1080.2 years
Kahler989.5 years
Young980.0 years
Whannel987.4 years
Bohnstengel886.8 years
Dinsdale879.0 years
Boldt878.4 years
Allen868.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Traer, IA
  • 91.4%Utility gas
  • 4.6%Electricity
  • 1.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.5%Wood
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Traer, IA
  • 62.1%Utility gas
  • 32.3%Electricity
  • 5.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Traer compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 5 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2024.