Carson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
768 Population 1,182/sq mi density
$70,703 Median Income $33,919 per capita
$172,600 Home Value $261,349 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,703 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,600 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Carson, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,703
6% below
$33,919 per capita
Home Value
$172,600
39% below
Zillow: $261,349
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Carson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
61%
Rent
63%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carson a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carson residents earn a median household income of $70,703 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,919. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carson is $172,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,349. Median rent is $731/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

24.4% of adults in Carson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population768
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,182/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,703
Per Capita$33,919
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$6,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$172,600
Rent$731
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$261,349
Housing Units320
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,293/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation1,120 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Carson was founded in 1881.
The median home in Carson was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.