Home Value
$275,000
2% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
35.2%
4% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Mount Carbon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population519
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density3,460/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$68,063
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,578M
Housing
Home Value$275,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity42.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression36.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Elevation639 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+78.9%
School Score4.81
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
CommuteN/A
Broadband86.0%
Libraries8
Is Mount Carbon a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mount Carbon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Mount Carbon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mount Carbon is $275,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900.
Education
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 78.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Mount Carbon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Mount Carbon has a population of 519 with a density of 3,460 people per square mile. The median age is 52.8 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.9% Hispanic.
Population
52.8yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Mount Carbon is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income: Mount Carbon vs U.S.
Income
| |
| Per Capita Income | $68,063 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,919 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,186 |
| County GDP | $1,578M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 97 |
| Retail | 114 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.69% |
The median home value in Mount Carbon is $275,000, 2% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $275,000 |
| 2% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,905 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.69% |
In Mount Carbon, 42.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 36.1% report depression. 37.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.2% |
| Asthma | 13.8% |
| COPD | 12.0% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.3% |
| Depression | 36.1% |
| Mental Distress | 26.6% |
| Physical Distress | 19.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 15,973/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 97 |
Crime Rates: Mount Carbon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
Safety Score
Mount Carbon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 46.4 inches |
| 22% above US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,460/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1437°N, 81.2889°W |
| County FIPS | 54019 |