At a Glance
Median Income
$42,281
$34,770 per capita
Home Value
$336,700
Zillow: $291,049
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
16.6% smoking rate
How Carl Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carl's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carl a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carl residents earn a median household income of $42,281 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,770. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carl is $336,700 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,049. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
11.2% of adults in Carl hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carl has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age75.6 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,281
Per Capita$34,770
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
C
Home Value$336,700
Rent$1,164
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$291,049
Housing Units143
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation1,068 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband61.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Carl was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
51.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.