Slater is a quiet residential community in southern Story County, appreciated for its small-town atmosphere, good schools, and easy commute to both Ames and Des Moines. The town features a mix of older homes along Main Street and newer family housing that reflects its steady growth.
Slater's Story County location on flat, open terrain means homes face unrelenting winter winds from the northwest, with seasonal temperature swings that can exceed 120F from deep winter cold to midsummer heat.
Slater's established homes along Main Street and the older residential blocks have windows that are decades old and no longer provide adequate insulation. Replacing them with triple-pane windows is the most effective single upgrade for reducing heating costs in this prairie community.
the Slater Community Park and the historic Slater Main Street storefronts
Our 1960s home in Slater had aluminum windows that were ice cold to the touch in winter. Panes replaced every one with triple-pane vinyl and the comfort improvement is remarkable. Our utility bills dropped immediately. — Amy R., Main Street