Carbon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adams County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
46
Population
61/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbon, IA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
81% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
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)
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carbon a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
6.5% of adults in Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carbon has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age68.5 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans19.6%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,407
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$266M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$141,502
Housing Units36
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation1,120 ft
Education
DBachelor's+6.5%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Broadband42.9%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Carbon was founded in 1849.
The median home in Carbon was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
56.5% of the population has a disability.