At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$27,585 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $189,330
Median Rent
$945/mo
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carbon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carbon residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,585. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carbon is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,330. Median rent is $945/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
11.2% of adults in Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carbon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population293
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density1,953/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$27,585
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$534M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$945
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$189,330
Housing Units120
Rent Burden21.9%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,682/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation690 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband74.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Carbon was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.