At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$42,285 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
Zillow: $288,549
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.8% smoking rate
How Carlock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlock 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
Carlock residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,285. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlock is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,549. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.0% of adults in Carlock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlock has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population560
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$42,285
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$1,318
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$288,549
Housing Units249
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation765 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Carlock was founded in 1888.
The median home in Carlock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.