About Slater
Set in the central part of Iowa, Slater is a small town with an estimated population of 1,626.
Slater holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 851 residents per square mile.
📰 Slater News Today
- Obituary for Janet Marie Slater Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services · Jul 10
- Robert Dale Locker Obituary (2026) - Slater, IA - Iowa Cremation - Cedar Rapids Legacy obituary · Jun 23
- Iowa man accused of assaulting pregnant woman in attempt to terminate her pregnancy KCCI · May 19
- HAWK ALERT: Situation resolved at Slater Residence hall KGAN · Apr 28
- Slater Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Slater Unique
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Slater
- B Fabulous BBQ
- COLES
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Slater Municipal Pool · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Slater
- Earl Grim Park reviews ★
- Heart of Iowa Nature Trail reviews ★
- Nelson Park reviews ★
- Southside Park reviews ★
- Trailhead Park and Arboretum reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Slater
- Ballard West Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,626
Rank in state#196 of 940
Land area1.91 sq mi
Density851/sq mi
Coordinates41.8807, -93.6912