Traer, Iowa | |
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Coordinates: 42°11′29″N 92°27′52″W / 42.19139°N 92.46444°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Tama |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pete Holden |
Area | |
• Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
• Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,583 |
• Density | 1,228.08/sq mi (474.02/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 50675 |
Area code | 319 |
FIPS code | 19-78735 |
GNIS feature ID | 0462294 |
Traer is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,583 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
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.