At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$43,965 per capita
Home Value
$57,800
Zillow: $211,998
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18.4% 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+
3.7 / 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 $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,965. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% 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 $211,998. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$43,965
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$906M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,800
Rent$1,528
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$211,998
Housing Units181
Rent Burden20.6%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
Elevation1,600 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute35 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Carbon was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.