Carbon Hill, AL

Carbon Hill, AL

At a Glance

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)

Is Carbon Hill a Good Place to Live?

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 2.7% (25% 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 $115,555. 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 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,509/100K.

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 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.

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