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Carbon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Adams County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
46
Population
61/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
345
Violent Crime/100K
2,852 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
92.9%
42% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
36
Median year built: 1948
Ownership vs. Renting
92.9%
Owner-Occupied
7.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1948
Average age of housing stock: 78 years
Homeownership Rate
92.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $141,502 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 36 |
| Median Year Built | 1948 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |