Carroll, NE

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.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
289 Population 1,927/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $26,462 per capita
$94,300 Home Value $233,523 Zillow
$881 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,300 home value, $881/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,563
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $94,300
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.5%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $881
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Carroll Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population289
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,927/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$26,462
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$804M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$881
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$233,523
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,583 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+90.1%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.0%
Libraries3

Is Carroll a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Carroll has a population of 289 with a density of 1,927 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%).

Population

289
Total Population
1,927
People / sq mi
35.7yrs
Median Age
8% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Carroll vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carroll vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carroll is $56,563, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Carroll vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,563
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,462
Avg Weekly Wage$870
IRS Avg AGI$75,868

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)281
County GDP$804M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare21
Retail36
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,525
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Carroll is $94,300, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $881 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $233,523.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$94,300
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$233,523

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$881
24% below US avg
Rent Burden24.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$1,001
3 Bedrooms$1,274
4 Bedrooms$1,409

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,525
29% above US avg
Effective Rate4.80%
In Carroll, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.7% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Carroll vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma9.0%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking24.8%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression17.7%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress10.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Checkup Rate73.7%
Premature Death4,889/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access45.5%
Healthcare Facilities21

Crime Rates: Carroll vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Carroll has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall27.5 inches
28% below US avg
Snowfall32.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,583 ft (482 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,927/sq mi
Coordinates42.2758°N, 97.1909°W
County FIPS31179
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.2-point margin. 95.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.9%
D 24.7%

Winner: Republican by 49.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.5%
69% below US avg
High School+90.1%
School Test Score5.81
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density1,927/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities21
Restaurants25
Retail Stores36

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Work from Home5.2%

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