At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$45,826 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $145,313
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Mount Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Carbon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Carbon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Carbon residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,826. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Carbon is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,313. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
26.5% of adults in Mount Carbon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Carbon has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39
Median Age55.5 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$45,826
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$145,313
Housing Units19
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
Elevation702 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Mount Carbon was founded in 1828.
The median home in Mount Carbon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.