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Carbon, AB

Alberta

Carbon is a small town in Alberta with a population of 492. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
492 Population 639/sq mi density
$69,000 Median Income $41,000 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,000 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,000
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $900
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 10.0%
178% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.4%
16% higher than US avg

How Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population492
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density639/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

C+
Median Income$69,000
Per Capita$41,000
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty14.4%
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$900
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units220
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain15.5 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+41.1%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute33 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Carbon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carbon receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Carbon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carbon is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carbon is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.1% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Carbon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Carbon has a population of 492 with a density of 639 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.9% female and 56.1% male. The city is predominantly White (97.7%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 93.9% of residents. 18.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

492
Total Population
2021 Census
639
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.1%
Female 44.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Carbon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish2.0%
85% below US avg
Other Languages4.1%

Social Characteristics

Carbon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carbon is $69,000, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,000. The unemployment rate is 10.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 84.1, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 0.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Carbon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,000
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.0%
178% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.4%
16% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.7 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Carbon is $200,000, 29% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $900 (23% below the national average of $1,163). There are 220 total housing units in the city. 22.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$900
23% below US avg
Rent Burden22.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%
Renter-Occupied18.2%
Housing Units220

Property Tax

In Carbon, 26.2% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.5% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 9.5% of residents, above the national average. 22.1% have high blood pressure. 8.9% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.0% report binge drinking. 76.3% are physically inactive, above the national average. 4.1% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Carbon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Carbon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27 — among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average38.3°F
29% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.5 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall2.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density639/sq mi
Coordinates51.4834°N, 113.1519°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in

Carbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F — from 10°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (0.5").

5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 84% below the national average of 33.7%. 41.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. 91.4% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+41.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density639/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.7 min
Drive Alone91.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions About Carbon

What is the population of Carbon?

Carbon has a population of 492 residents and is located in Alberta. The population density is 639 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.9% female and 56.1% male.

Is Carbon expensive to live in?

Carbon is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 84.1 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $69,000, 8% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $200,000 (29% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Carbon?

Carbon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.5 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 27.

How is the job market in Carbon?

The job market in Carbon faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.0% — significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 0.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Carbon?

The median home value in Carbon is $200,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $900.

How are the schools in Carbon?

5.5% of adults in Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Carbon?

The obesity rate in Carbon is 26.2% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 8.9% of adults are smokers. 76.3% are physically inactive. 4.1% of residents report depression.

What is transportation like in Carbon?

The average commute in Carbon is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 91.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 0.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Carbon?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carbon is 97.7% White. 93.9% of residents speak only English at home. 18.5% of residents have a disability. 89.0% have health insurance coverage.

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