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Carbon, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Eastland County County
Carbon, TX
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 $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,965. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 530 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carbon is $57,800 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,333. Median rent is $1,528/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Carbon reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,796/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carbon has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.