At a Glance
Median Income
$41,534
$26,899 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
Zillow: $109,715
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
68.5% high school+
Unemployment
13.1%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
11.4% smoking rate
How Mount Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Carmel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Carmel a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Carmel residents earn a median household income of $41,534 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,899. The unemployment rate stands at 13.1% (264% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Carmel is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,715. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mount Carmel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
68.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Carmel has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population338
Median Age64.5 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,534
Per Capita$26,899
Unemployment13.1%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$846M
Avg Weekly Wage$949
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$109,715
Housing Units239
Rent Burden29.2%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,941/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation513 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+68.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute44 min
Broadband25.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Carmel was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.