Carbon, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
293
Population
1,953/sq mi density
$70,000
Median Income
$27,585 per capita
$73,300
Home Value
$189,330 Zillow
$945
Median Rent
21.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $945/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Carbon experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Parke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Carbon has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.6").