Carter Lake, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
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 4.7% (31% above 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 $213,864. 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 560 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,748/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.