At a Glance
Median Income
$64,375
$31,763 per capita
Violent Crime
212/100K
2,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Carlton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carlton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carlton residents earn a median household income of $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,763. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Carlton reports 212 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,040/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Carlton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population19
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$31,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$854M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$209,721
Housing Units15
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent212/100K
Property2,040/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,197/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,315 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband9.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Carlton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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