How long is the commute from Carter Lake, IA?
Workers who live in Carter Lake, IA take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Carter Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Carter Lake | Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±8.2 points) | 79.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±6.5 points) | 6.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±6.0 points) | 9.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Carter Lake, the average commute is not measurably different from Pottawattamie County (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carter Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pottawattamie County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pottawattamie County, Carter Lake ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 456 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carter Lake
| Vehicles available | Carter Lake | Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±3.0 points) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% (±8.3 points) | 31.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.7% (±9.6 points) | 37.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±8.0 points) | 24.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Carter Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pottawattamie County (6.3%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Carter Lake
| Carter Lake | Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±6.0 points) | 9.8% (±0.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±4.7 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±5.6 points) | 86.2% (±1.3 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Carter Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pottawattamie County (86.2%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Carter Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Lake | — | 22.7 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Council Bluffs | 4.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Crescent | 6.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Omaha | 7.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±0.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ralston | 8.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 10.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| La Vista | 11 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Township 1 | 11 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Offutt AFB | 12 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Council Bluffs, IA (17.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pottawattamie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Underwood | 25.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Neola | 25.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Treynor | 24.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Avoca | 24.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Macedonia | 24.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Oakland | 22.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Carter Lake | 22.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | McClelland | 21.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Crescent | 21.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | 17.9 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Pottawattamie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Carter Lake
How long is the average commute in Carter Lake?
Workers who live in Carter Lake, IA take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carter Lake without a car?
3.2% of households in Carter Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carter Lake?
11.6% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Carter Lake worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter Lake city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter Lake city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carter Lake city, Iowa
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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