At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$24,628 per capita
Home Value
$47,500
Zillow: $79,150
Median Rent
$645/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
36.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
19.9% smoking rate
How Carmen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carmen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carmen a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carmen residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,628. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carmen is $47,500 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,150. Median rent is $645/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
18.1% of adults in Carmen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carmen has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population377
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$24,628
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty36.4%
County GDP$410M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$47,500
Rent$645
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$79,150
Housing Units203
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death7,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation1,348 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Carmen was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.