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Latimer, IA
City in Franklin County, Iowa.
Population
681
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
283
ZIP codes
0
Latimer and its ZIP codes
Latimer at a glance
- Latimer is about 4.9 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,042 a year, 19% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,800 (47% below Iowa) and median rent is $1,005 a month.
Local data for Latimer, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Latimer, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,042
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$110,800
Median rent
$1,005/mo
Homeownership
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (288), Mexican Americans (162), Irish Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Latimer.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,846
3,877 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,571
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$88.71M
FY 2026, $8,854 per person
How people get to work
Latimer, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Latimer, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Latimer, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near Latimer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoulterCity | 1.9 mi | 2.5 |
| AlexanderCity | 6.4 mi | 4.3 |
| HamptonCity | 8.5 mi | 4.4 |
| ChapinCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| RowanCity | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| DowsCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| BradfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| SheffieldCity | 12 mi | 5.6 |
| MeserveyCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| PopejoyCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ThorntonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| GaltCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HansellCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GenevaCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| BelmondCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| SwaledaleCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Latimer, IA in?
- Latimer is in Franklin County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Latimer, IA?
- About 681 people live in Latimer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Latimer?
- Nearby places include Coulter (1.9 mi), Alexander (6.4 mi), Hampton (8.5 mi), Chapin (8.8 mi), Rowan (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023