At a Glance
Median Income
$79,118
$22,985 per capita
Home Value
$87,300
Zillow: $230,436
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.0% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 $230,436. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
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. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population180
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density228/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$230,436
Housing Units63
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
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
Broadband85.7%
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.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.