At a Glance
Median Income
$79,118
$22,985 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
Zillow: $218,981
Violent Crime
52/100K
1,258/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Carleton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carleton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carleton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carleton residents earn a median household income of $79,118 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,985. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carleton is $87,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,981. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Carleton reports 52 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,258/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Carleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carleton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population180
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density228/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,118
Per Capita$22,985
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$218,981
Housing Units63
Rent Burden16.7%
Crime
F
Violent52/100K
Property1,258/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,561 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute21 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Carleton was founded in 1872.
The median home in Carleton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.