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Carroll, IA
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Carroll, IA
At a Glance
How Carroll Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carroll's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carroll a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carroll residents earn a median household income of $59,323 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,799. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 968 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carroll is $184,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,927. Median rent is $718/month, with 28.6% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Carroll reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,790/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Carroll hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carroll has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.