Carroll, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Carroll County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
10,261 Population 1,707/sq mi density
$59,323 Median Income $36,799 per capita
$184,100 Home Value $210,508 Zillow
$718 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
40 Violent Crime/100K 978 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,323 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Carroll, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,323
21% below
$36,799 per capita
Home Value
$184,100
35% below
Zillow: $210,508
Median Rent
$718/mo
38% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
90% below
978/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
79%
Home Value
65%
Rent
62%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
10%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carroll a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.1% (14% 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 $210,508. 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 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 978/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,261
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,707/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,323
Per Capita$36,799
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$718
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$210,508
Housing Units4,866
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent40/100K
Property978/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,828/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain33.7 in/yr
Elevation1,274 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute11 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Carroll was founded in 1867.
The median home in Carroll was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.