At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$53,714 per capita
Home Value
$317,900
Zillow: $306,340
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.2% smoking rate
How Lake Carroll Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Carroll's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Carroll a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Carroll residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,714. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 405 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Carroll is $317,900 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,340. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
36.9% of adults in Lake Carroll hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Carroll has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population763
Median Age60.6 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$53,714
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$903
Housing
A+
Home Value$317,900
Rent
Ownership99.3%
Zillow$306,340
Housing Units1,001
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
Elevation820 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Carroll was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.