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Carbon County
  • County in Montana

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B
  4. Good for Families
    grade C+
  5. Diversity
    grade C
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade C+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  11. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Carbon County is located in Montana with a population of 10,488. In Carbon County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Carbon County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Carbon County are above average.

About

Population
10,488

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$297,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$841
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    203.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    58.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    116.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,279.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    145.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    26%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Carbon County

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$63,178
National
$69,021

Places to Work in Carbon County

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