Carrollton, MO — City Data & Statistics

Median Income $53,160

29% lower than US avg

Home Value $101,800

64% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 272/100K

29% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 22.3%

34% lower than US avg

Median Rent $786

32% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.6%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.2%

11% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 13.7%

10% higher than US avg

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

People

Population3,335

Median Age39.6 yrs

Density800/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+

Median Income$53,160

Per Capita$25,494

Unemployment3.2%

Poverty13.7%

Commute21 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$101,800

Rent$786

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$141,806

Housing Units1,695

Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

Violent272/100K

Property1,630/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault109/100K

Burglary435/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%

Uninsured10.5%

Smoking20.3%

Depression27.6%

Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain38.7 in/yr

Sunny Days266/yr

Elevation745 ft (227 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+22.3%

High School+85.6%

Graduate+8.5%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute21 min

Broadband74.8%

Is Carrollton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carrollton receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Carrollton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carrollton is $53,160, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carrollton is $101,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Carrollton is below the national average at 272 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,630 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Carrollton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Carrollton has a population of 3,335 with a density of 800 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53% female and 47% male. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 1.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.1% of residents. 6.9% of the population are veterans. 14.8% of residents have a disability. 93.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,335

Total Population

800

People / sq mi

39.6yrs

Median Age

2% above US avg

4.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%

Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Carrollton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.1%
	26% above US avg
Spanish	0.9%
	93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carrollton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carrollton is $53,160, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,494 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Carrollton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$53,160
	29% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,494

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.2%
	11% below US avg
Poverty Rate	13.7%
	10% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.4 min
Drive Alone	71.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Carrollton is $101,800, 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,806, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $786 (32% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 1,695 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1961. 25.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$101,800
	64% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$141,806

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$786
	32% below US avg
Rent Burden	25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$732
1 Bedroom	$775
2 Bedrooms	$970
3 Bedrooms	$1,265
4 Bedrooms	$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	60.3%
Housing Units	1,695
Median Year Built	1961

Property Tax

In Carrollton, 39.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.4% of residents. 33.7% have high blood pressure. 20.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.9% report binge drinking. 32.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 20.5% experience frequent mental distress. 10.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate).

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.6%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart Disease	6.4%
High Blood Pressure	33.7%
Asthma	11.3%
COPD	9.0%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.3%
	45% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.9%
Physical Inactivity	32.9%
Depression	27.6%
Mental Distress	20.5%
Physical Distress	15.7%
Short Sleep	40.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.9%
Uninsured	10.5%
	22% above US avg
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	51.7%

Food & Exercise

Carrollton has a violent crime rate of 272 per 100,000 residents, 29% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 108.6 per 100,000, robbery at 54.3, rape at 108.6. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,630 per 100,000, 17% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,114, burglary at 435, vehicle theft at 81 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Carrollton receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	271.6/100K
	29% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	108.6/100K
Robbery	54.3/100K
Assault	108.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,629.6/100K
	17% below US avg
Burglary	434.6/100K
Theft	1,113.5/100K
Vehicle Theft	81.5/100K
Arson	27.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

Carrollton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 745 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	26°F (-3°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	266 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	38.7 inches
	2% above US avg
Snowfall	4.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	745 ft (227 m)
Area	4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density	800/sq mi
Coordinates	39.3584°N, 93.4958°W
Timezone	America/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	26°F (-3°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
June	73°F (23°C)	4.4 in
July	78°F (25°C)	3.9 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	3.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	4.5 in
October	56°F (13°C)	3.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.6 in
December	31°F (-0°C)	1.9 in

Carrollton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F — from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.3").

22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 74.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 71.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%

D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	22.3%
	34% below US avg
High School+	85.6%
Graduate Degree+	8.5%
School Test Score	5.51

C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	800/sq mi
Total Area	4.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	74.8%
Alt Fuel Stations	3

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.4 min
Drive Alone	71.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions About Carrollton

What is the population of Carrollton?

Carrollton has a population of 3,335 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 800 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.6 years. The population is 53% female and 47% male.

Is Carrollton expensive to live in?

Carrollton is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $53,160, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $101,800 (64% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $786 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Carrollton safe?

Carrollton is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 272 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,630 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Carrollton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Carrollton?

Carrollton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Carrollton?

Carrollton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 4.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Carrollton?

The median home value in Carrollton is $101,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $141,806. For renters, the median monthly rent is $786. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Carrollton?

Schools in Carrollton score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 22.3% of adults in Carrollton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.6% have completed high school. 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Carrollton?

The obesity rate in Carrollton is 39.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.3% of adults are smokers. 32.9% are physically inactive. 27.6% of residents report depression. 10.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Carrollton?

The average commute in Carrollton is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Carrollton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton is 92.5% White, 1.3% Black or African American. 99.1% of residents speak only English at home. 6.9% of the population are military veterans. 14.8% of residents have a disability. 93.9% have health insurance coverage.

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