At a Glance
Median Income
$27,318
$21,835 per capita
Home Value
$170,800
Zillow: $253,956
Median Rent
$565/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
18.4% smoking rate
How Carp Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carp Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carp Lake a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carp Lake residents earn a median household income of $27,318 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,835. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,558 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carp Lake is $170,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,956. Median rent is $565/month, with 28.8% 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 1977.
Education
16.3% of adults in Carp Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carp Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population407
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density198/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,318
Per Capita$21,835
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
B
Home Value$170,800
Rent$565
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$253,956
Housing Units459
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation733 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Carp Lake was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.