Slater, IA

Living in Slater

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 70
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Schools 99
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Residents

1.6k Population +2 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
74% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate23%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office16%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$164k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$585 Median Monthly Rent +$93 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Utility gas78%

Crime

Violent Crime in Slater

United States45
Iowa35
Ames Metro Area21
Story County17

Property Crime in Slater

United States48
Iowa43
Ames Metro Area27
Story County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump52%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 6
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 37 2 2
Dec 23 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Slater

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding34
Tornado20
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Slater, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Slater, IA

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Ames Christian School
10 miles, N
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Woodward Academy
12 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Slater, IA

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Iowa State University
10 miles, N
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Grand View University
19 miles, S
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Drake University
19 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Slater, IA

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Boone County Hospital
15 miles, NW
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Story County Hospital
16 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Slater, IA

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Eppley Airfield
121 miles, W