Carpenter, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Worth County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
70 Population 200/sq mi density
$72,344 Median Income $44,599 per capita
$62,500 Home Value $169,560 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,344 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,500 home value, $775/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Carpenter, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,344
4% below
$44,599 per capita
Home Value
$62,500
78% below
Zillow: $169,560
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Carpenter Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carpenter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
22%
Rent
67%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carpenter a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carpenter residents earn a median household income of $72,344 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,599. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 233 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carpenter is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,560. Median rent is $775/month, with 41.7% 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 1943.

Education

9.1% of adults in Carpenter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carpenter has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population70
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,344
Per Capita$44,599
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent$775
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$169,560
Housing Units45
Rent Burden41.7%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,737/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation1,192 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Carpenter was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.