Indiana
Carbon is a small town in Indiana with a population of 293. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carbon receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Carbon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carbon is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Carbon is $73,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $945 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Carbon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,000 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,585 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,905 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 326 |
| County GDP | $534M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,225 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.04% |
| Commute Time | 33.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $73,300 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,907 |
| Census Median Rent | $945 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.9% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,225 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.04% |
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,682/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.4 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 13.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5992°N, 87.1077°W |
| County FIPS | 18121 |
Winner: Republican by 56.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,953/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 33.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |