At a Glance
Median Income
$153,419
$29,590 per capita
Home Value
$77,400
Zillow: $99,520
Violent Crime
167/100K
1,674/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Carman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carman 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
Carman residents earn a median household income of $153,419 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,590. The unemployment rate stands at 20.1% (458% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carman is $77,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,520. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Carman reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,674/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Carman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carman has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population343
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$153,419
Per Capita$29,590
Unemployment20.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$99,520
Housing Units85
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property1,674/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation536 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Carman was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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