Carbondale, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Osage County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,361 Population 1,864/sq mi density
$67,578 Median Income $31,530 per capita
$112,300 Home Value $206,762 Zillow
$606 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
76 Violent Crime/100K 382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,578 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $606/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Carbondale, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,578
10% below
$31,530 per capita
Home Value
$112,300
60% below
Zillow: $206,762
Median Rent
$606/mo
48% below
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
76/100K
80% below
382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Carbondale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carbondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
90%
Home Value
40%
Rent
52%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carbondale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carbondale residents earn a median household income of $67,578 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,530. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carbondale is $112,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,762. Median rent is $606/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Carbondale reports 76 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 382/100K.

Education

18.8% of adults in Carbondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carbondale has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,361
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,864/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,578
Per Capita$31,530
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,300
Rent$606
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$206,762
Housing Units566
Rent Burden34.3%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property382/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,634/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation1,070 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Carbondale was founded in 1869.
The median home in Carbondale was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.