Carbon Hill, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Carbon Hill is a small town in Ohio with a population of 148. Residents earn $61,625 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
148 Population 361/sq mi density
$61,625 Median Income $27,299 per capita
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,625 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,625
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population148
Median Age74.2 yrs
Density361/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,625
Per Capita$27,299
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$843M
Commute32 min

Health

Obesity37.1%
Uninsured10.0%
Smoking22.5%
Depression30.4%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation703 ft (214 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries3

Is Carbon Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carbon Hill receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Carbon Hill stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carbon Hill is $61,625, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Carbon Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Carbon Hill has a population of 148 with a density of 361 people per square mile. The median age is 74.2 years, 91% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

148
Total Population
361
People / sq mi
74.2yrs
Median Age
91% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Carbon Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carbon Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carbon Hill is $61,625, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Carbon Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,625
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,299
Avg Weekly Wage$730
IRS Avg AGI$58,346

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)589
County GDP$843M

Business (County)

Restaurants84
Healthcare52
Retail72
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,808
9% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

Walkability

In Carbon Hill, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.0% of residents lack health insurance. 22.5% are current smokers. 30.4% report depression. 33.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure36.6%
Asthma12.2%
COPD9.9%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.5%
61% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression30.4%
Mental Distress22.5%
Physical Distress16.4%
Short Sleep44.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured10.0%
16% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits55.2%
Premature Death12,743/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access77.7%
Healthcare Facilities52
Carbon Hill has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.2 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
14% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation703 ft (214 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density361/sq mi
Coordinates39.5021°N, 82.2427°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.3-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.8%
D 27.5%

Winner: Republican by 44.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+92.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density361/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants84
Retail Stores72

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Drive Alone82.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home17.4%

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