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Carrollton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Carroll County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,894 Population 1,909/sq mi density
$58,788 Median Income $25,417 per capita
$122,400 Home Value $158,122 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 15.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
79 Violent Crime/100K 838 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,788 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,400 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Carrollton, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,788
22% below
$25,417 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
57% below
Zillow: $158,122
Median Rent
$862/mo
26% below
15.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
94% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Carrollton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carrollton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
43%
Rent
74%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carrollton residents earn a median household income of $58,788 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,417. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carrollton is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,122. Median rent is $862/month, with 15.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Carrollton reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 838/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

2.1% of adults in Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carrollton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,894
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1,909/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,788
Per Capita$25,417
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$2,456M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,405

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent$862
Ownership37.0%
Zillow$158,122
Housing Units1,610
Rent Burden15.8%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property838/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary131/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,553/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation482 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Carrollton was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.