East Carbon, UT
Full City Profile · Utah · Carbon County County
East Carbon, UT
At a Glance
How East Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Carbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Carbon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Carbon residents earn a median household income of $40,114 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,583. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 644 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Carbon is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,460. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 38.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
11.4% of adults in East Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Carbon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.