At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$32,353 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
Zillow: $199,729
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
12.5% smoking rate
How Carl's Corner Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carl's Corner's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carl's Corner a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carl's Corner residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,353. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,062 business establishments, including 321 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carl's Corner is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,729. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
5.3% of adults in Carl's Corner hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carl's Corner has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population287
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born17.4%
Veterans19.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$32,353
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent
Ownership86.3%
Zillow$199,729
Housing Units118
Rent Burden28.7%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation818 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute41 min
Broadband69.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Carl's Corner was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
41.5% of the population has a disability.
17.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.