At a Glance
Median Income
$22,283
$16,871 per capita
Home Value
$78,200
Zillow: $89,273
Median Rent
$415/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
811/100K
7,869/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Carbon Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carbon Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carbon Hill a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carbon Hill residents earn a median household income of $22,283 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,871. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,536 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carbon Hill is $78,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,273. Median rent is $415/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Carbon Hill reports 811 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 113% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,869/100K.
Education
6.8% of adults in Carbon Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carbon Hill has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,440
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$22,283
Per Capita$16,871
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$2,568M
Avg Weekly Wage$936
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,200
Rent$415
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$89,273
Housing Units921
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent811/100K
Property7,869/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death18,377/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain64.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation516 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute33 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Carbon Hill was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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