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About Slater
City in Iowa, United StatesSlater is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,543 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Slater
The typical Slater home is worth about $297,000, up 2.8% in a year, 24% above the Iowa typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Slater
Full picture →Most working residents leave Slater for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Ames (25%), Des Moines (11%) and Ankeny (9%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Health in Slater
Health Grade A
Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Iowa
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Slater
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Slater
Full climate →Slater has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Slater
All Slater schools →School Grade A
The public schools Slater’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 89% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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