Carlton, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Dickinson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
19 Population 112/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $31,763 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlton, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,375
14% below
$31,763 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
86%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlton a Good Place to Live?

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4.2 / 5.0 - Great
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.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

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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%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,197/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,315 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband88.9%
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.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.