At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$26,462 per capita
Home Value
$94,300
Zillow: $250,918
Median Rent
$881/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
12.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carroll a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,462. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carroll is $94,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,918. Median rent is $881/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.5% of adults in Carroll hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 26.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population289
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,927/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$26,462
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$804M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,300
Rent$881
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$250,918
Housing Units121
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death4,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.7 in/yr
Elevation1,583 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Carroll was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.