Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Carter Lake
Carter Lake, IA Area Guide
From Lake to River, This City Has It All
Carter Lake provides everything you’d expect from a small city in the Midwest: charming neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and quaint shops and restaurants. But unlike other landlocked areas in the Midwest, boating, fishing, and swimming are also a way of life in Carter Lake. Framed by the lake that wraps around the city and the Missouri River to the south, Carter Lake residents enjoy a variety of water activities. They also have easy access to Downtown Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Eppley Airfield. Carter Lake is extremely affordable and is ranked as one of the best places to live. In terms of housing, the cost is less than half the national average.
You’ll enjoy a variety of activities living in Carter Lake. In addition to water activities, residents can visit Prairie Flower Casino or spend the day exploring Lewis and Clark Park. Golfers will love visiting Shoreline Golf Course, while skateboarding enthusiasts will enjoy Carter Lake Skatepark. Carter Lake is a pedestrian-friendly city filled with sidewalks. Be sure to check out the river view from the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, a bridge that connects Nebraska and Iowa.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,240
Average: $87,391
Education
641
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,735
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carter Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
- Omaha Children's Museum
- Lauritzen Gardens
- Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo
- Narrows River Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Eppley Airfield
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.