Carter Lake, IA

Carter Lake, IA

At a Glance

How Carter Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Carter Lake a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Carter Lake residents earn a median household income of $75,037 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,705. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% 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 Carter Lake is $161,200 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,335. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 32.4% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Carter Lake reports 830 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,907/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Carter Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carter Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

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