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Carbon, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County
Carbon, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Carbon a Good Place to Live?
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $169,907. 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.
Safety & Crime
Carbon reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,931/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.