Nebraska
Carroll is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 289. Residents earn $56,563 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carroll receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Carroll offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carroll is $56,563, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Carroll is $94,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Carroll experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches, including 32.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,563 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,462 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $870 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,868 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 281 |
| County GDP | $804M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,525 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.80% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $94,300 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,523 |
| Census Median Rent | $881 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,525 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.80% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,889/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.5 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,583 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2758°N, 97.1909°W |
| County FIPS | 31179 |
Winner: Republican by 49.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.5% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,927/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |