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Living in Carbondale

The city had 13 schools in 2026. Carbondale is in the United States; its population was 6,637 in July 2026. In July 2026, 42.8% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 206 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population6,762people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,006EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,905EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.4%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime750.6offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 53% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.34µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Carbondale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Carbondale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,167 per month, while the median home value was US$900,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63.7%, and the vacancy rate was 4.74% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Carbondale recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$2,167/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,109 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,097 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,905 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes44 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Carbondale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 40–58%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on housing · range 47–65%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–59%
Family64%strong on family, weak on cost · range 55–73%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 36–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

14.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,001 of 6,762 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$108,324 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Carbondale is 2.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income108,324 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband85.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription97.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet0.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary4,006 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)23Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,996 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.4 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Carbondale?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,996 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€940of €3,120 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,120
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,097
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€940
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Carbondale Salary needed to live in Carbondale

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Carbondale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Carbondale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher87.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools13 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents206 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,563 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Carbondale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCarbondale highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Carbondale highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Carbondale4,690
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents750.6 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents129.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes7 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time27.82 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle6.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGWS3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Carbondale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Carbondale.

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Climate and air quality

Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Carbondale is 4.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.34 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202427Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly extreme high temperatureJan 8.97 · Feb 10.96 · Mar 18.44 · Apr 23.01 · May 30.63 · Jun 33.04 · Jul 33.73 · Aug 32.35 · Sep 31.36 · Oct 24.53 · Nov 17.59 · Dec 8.99 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Monthly extreme low temperatureJan -31.8 · Feb -29.77 · Mar -22.47 · Apr -13.72 · May -7.69 · Jun -2.76 · Jul 2.94 · Aug 1.12 · Sep -4.97 · Oct -14.94 · Nov -26.2 · Dec -27.88 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average temperature by monthJan -7.64 · Feb -6.01 · Mar -0.67 · Apr 3.64 · May 9.07 · Jun 15.94 · Jul 19.64 · Aug 17.94 · Sep 13.28 · Oct 5.53 · Nov -0.94 · Dec -7.34 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 26.42 · Feb 28.7 · Mar 22.61 · Apr 39.88 · May 38.1 · Jun 19.3 · Jul 42.67 · Aug 32.77 · Sep 42.42 · Oct 35.05 · Nov 23.11 · Dec 20.83 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading12.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean4.12 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation103.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature7.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-4.35 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,001 is not 8.8% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share8.8 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,001 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,257 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,762 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,834 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value900,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes63.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate73.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad15.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents8.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.15 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance11.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher53.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available98.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,988 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home19.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Carbondale

Nothing here reaches an argued comparison yet: no other published city shares enough metrics with Carbondale from the same source, period and grain. What is collected is below.

Cities near Carbondale

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Carbondale, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
High Springs6,762 residentsAdel6,763 residentsHillsboro6,763 residentsLarose6,763 residentsThomson6,763 residentsShamokin6,764 residents

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Is Carbondale part of Rifle?

Carbondale is in the published commuting zone of Rifle; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Rifle city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Carbondale?

The median gross salary is 3,996 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Carbondale?

The unemployment rate is 2.4 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Carbondale?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.34 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Carbondale?

Police recorded 750.6 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Carbondale?

The published population is 6,762 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Carbondale?

1,001 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Carbondale a good place to live?

Carbondale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Carbondale part of Rifle?

Carbondale is in the published commuting zone of Rifle; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Carbondale?

Glenwood Springs is near Carbondale. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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