At a Glance
Median Income
$41,940
$25,267 per capita
Home Value
$102,200
Zillow: $177,535
Median Rent
$728/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
302/100K
1,940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
20.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Caro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caro residents earn a median household income of $41,940 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,267. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caro is $102,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,535. Median rent is $728/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Caro reports 302 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,940/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Caro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caro has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population4,284
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,940
Per Capita$25,267
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,200
Rent$728
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$177,535
Housing Units2,000
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent302/100K
Property1,940/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault202/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,016/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation724 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Caro was founded in 1871.
The median home in Caro was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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