Carter Lake, IA is a small city located in Pottawattamie County. It is situated just south of the Missouri River and has a population of about 1,800 people. Despite its size, it is well-connected to nearby cities and towns due to the public transportation services available at Carter Lake. The city’s main public transportation provider is North American Bus Industries (NABI), which operates on routes around the city and to neighboring communities such as Council Bluffs and Omaha. NABI offers both fixed route and demand response services for residents who need to travel within the city or outside of it. Additionally, there are several shuttle services that serve the area, including one that goes from Carter Lake to Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, there are also several car rental companies in the area offering affordable rates. All these options make it easy for residents of Carter Lake to get around without relying on private vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Carter Lake takes 20.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Carter Lake get to work:
- 87.2% drive their own car alone
- 11.5% carpool with others
- 1.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit