Carson 71 Excellent
Carson Livability #316 ranked city in Iowa#6,505 ranked city in the USARanks better than 77% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Carson

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Carson transportation information

      Statistic Carson Iowa National
      Average one way commute30min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work89.7%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.4%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.2%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home2.8%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Carson, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).