Slater: Community & Culture
Community life in Slater is shaped by 1 library, 2 congregations.
- 1.4 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Iowa 0.6/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Slater Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 105 N Tama |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (515) 228-3558 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50244 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2341 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (1)
| Churches · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (1)
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 13 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Slater+IA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=50244 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=50244 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=50244 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=50244 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 11 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 6 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Attractions (15)
Other
Organizations (1)
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.30 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.40 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 13 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.25 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 3 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Slater