Traer, Iowa

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

Traer, Iowa
Downtown buildings including the Carnegie library and grain elevator
Location of Traer, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°11′29″N 92°27′52″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyTama
Government
  MayorPete Holden
Area
  Total1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2)
  Land1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
915 ft (279 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,583
  Density1,228.08/sq mi (474.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50675
Area code319
FIPS code19-78735
GNIS feature ID0462294

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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