At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$34,417 per capita
Home Value
$72,000
Zillow: $222,828
Median Rent
$575/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
257/100K
3,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Carson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carson residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,417. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carson is $72,000 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,828. Median rent is $575/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Carson reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,007/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Carson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carson has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population260
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$34,417
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$104M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,000
Rent$575
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$222,828
Housing Units239
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent257/100K
Property3,007/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,313 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Carson was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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