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Carpenter, IA
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Carpenter, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Carpenter a Good Place to Live?
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.
Safety & Crime
Carpenter reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,127/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.