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Carson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
768
Population
1,182/sq mi density
$70,703
Median Income
$33,919 per capita
$172,600
Home Value
$250,908 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
325
Violent Crime/100K
2,820 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,703 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$172,600 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
325 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Carson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 28.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,120 ft (341 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2357°N, 95.4198°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pottawattamie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Carson has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").