At a Glance
Median Income
$80,114
$31,938 per capita
Home Value
$237,300
Zillow: $383,531
Median Rent
$863/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.3% smoking rate
How Carter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carter a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carter residents earn a median household income of $80,114 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,938. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carter is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,531. Median rent is $863/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
22.4% of adults in Carter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carter has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,642
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans12.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,114
Per Capita$31,938
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$7,566M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,300
Rent$863
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$383,531
Housing Units599
Rent Burden38.6%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,329/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,145 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute40 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Carter was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.