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Carbon, AB
Full City Profile · Alberta
Carbon, AB
At a Glance
How Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carbon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carbon residents earn a median household income of $69,000 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,000. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15 business establishments.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carbon is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $900/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Education
5.5% of adults in Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 41.1% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Carbon has 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. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches.