At a Glance
Median Income
$19,188
$15,997 per capita
Home Value
$80,500
Zillow: $111,346
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
62.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
21.9% smoking rate
How Carolina Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carolina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carolina 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
Carolina residents earn a median household income of $19,188 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,997. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 113 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carolina is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,346. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
21.5% of adults in Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carolina has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$19,188
Per Capita$15,997
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty62.1%
County GDP$3,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A
Home Value$80,500
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$111,346
Housing Units97
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,153/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
Elevation1,189 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Carolina was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 113 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.