Carbon, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 31 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.7%
Males: 15  (49.2%)
Females: 16  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

63.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50839

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,524 (it was $10,500 in 2000)
Carbon:

$42,524
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,230 (it was $9,891 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $76,833 (it was $9,999 in 2000)
Carbon:

$76,833
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $81,371; detached houses: $77,893; mobile homes: $101,476
March 2022 cost of living index in Carbon: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.1%
(3.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Carbon, IA (2022)
    • 5796.6%White alone
    • 11.7%Hispanic
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Ancestries: English (42.6%), Irish (21.3%), German (19.1%), Norwegian (6.4%), Scottish (2.1%), Slovak (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/18/1903

Land area: 0.71 square miles.

Population density: 44 people per square mile   (very low).

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1 resident is foreign born

This city:

1.7%
Iowa:

5.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Carbon city:

2.0% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (55.8 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (63.5 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (374.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Corning, IA (2.5 miles ),
Nodaway, IA (2.9 miles),
Grant, IA (3.2 miles),
Prescott, IA (3.4 miles ),
Villisca, IA (3.4 miles ),
Massena, IA (3.8 miles ),
Stanton, IA (3.9 miles ),
Cumberland, IA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 41.05 N, Longitude: 94.83 W

Distribution of median household income in Carbon, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carbon, IA in 2022

Carbon satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Carbon, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.8. This is about average.

City:

83.8
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.62. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.62
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Carbon-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 99% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.3 miles away from the Carbon city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carbon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 294% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 339.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 395.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 301.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 47.6 miles away from Carbon center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 410.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adams County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Carbon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Carbon:

  • ALEGENT HEALTH AT HOME (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; CORNING, IA)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH MERCY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; CORNING, IA)
  • CORNING NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CORNING, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - VILLISCA (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; VILLISCA, IA)
  • STANTON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; STANTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carbon:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 49 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 54 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Bellevue University (about 58 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Creighton University (about 61 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 62 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 62 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 64 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)

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Church in Carbon: Carbon Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Bull Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

33.3%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

16.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Carbon:

Marital status in Carbon, IA
  • Never married: 6.8%
  • Now married: 59.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 23.3%

For population 25 years and over in Carbon:

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carbon, IA (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant94610
Catholic2491
Evangelical Protestant2154
Other1-
None2,618-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Adams County:

2.45 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Adams County:

7.34 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Here:

7.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

28.5%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Adams County:

10.5%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Carbon:

49.5%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.0%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Carbon:

28.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Carbon:

18.6%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Carbon:

8.1%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

29.3%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

58.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Carbon, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$265
Totals for Government 0$0 7$265

Carbon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $2,000 ($64.52)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000 ($32.26)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($32.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($64.52)

Carbon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $2,000 ($64.52)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($161.29)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($129.03)

Carbon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $27,000 ($870.97)

Strongest AM radio stations in Carbon:

  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carbon:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KSIB-FM (101.3 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: G. O. RADIO, LIMITED)
  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K203DB (88.5 FM; CRESTON, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KSWI (95.7 FM; ATLANTIC, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Carbon:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 42.8mTotal length
  • 530Total average daily traffic
  • 530Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Carbon, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 71960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Carbon, IA

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • CARBON, 7.5 Mi N Of Corning On Hwy 148 (Lat: 41.093889 Lon: -94.758028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WNEF635,
    Assigned Frequencies: 943.175 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2008, Expiration Date: 05/06/2018, Cancellation Date: 01/26/2016, Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5671, Fax: (703) 726-5594, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carbon, IA
  • 80.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.0%Electricity
  • 8.0%Wood


Carbon compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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