Carter Lake, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Carter Lake is a community in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, home to about 3,767 people spread across 1.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,697 a year, and a typical home is worth about $169,400. About 20.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
See how Carter Lake has changed over the past 15 years »
Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Carter Lake ranks number 107 of 1,017 in population, number 169 in median household income, number 248 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Carter Lake typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Council Bluffs, IA | 4.9 mi. | 62,586 |
| 2. | Crescent, IA | 6.1 mi. | 549 |
| 3. | Omaha, NE | 7.3 mi. | 488,837 |
| 4. | Ralston, NE | 8.8 mi. | 6,472 |
| 5. | Weston, IA | 9.7 mi. | 192 |
| 6. | Bellevue, NE | 10.0 mi. | 64,510 |
| 7. | La Vista, NE | 10.8 mi. | 16,563 |
| 8. | Boys Town, NE | 11.2 mi. | 809 |
What is the population of Carter Lake, Iowa?
Carter Lake has a population of about 3,767 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Carter Lake, Iowa in?
Carter Lake is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Carter Lake, Iowa?
The median home value in Carter Lake is about $169,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Carter Lake, Iowa?
The median personal income in Carter Lake is about $43,697 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Carter Lake, Iowa?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded in Pottawattamie County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Carter Lake, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
Use the menu on the left to find more detailed statistics on Carter Lake, Iowa.