Carbon County , Montana

Population: 10,877 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $71,017 Home $379,300 Rent $882/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 10,877 residents, Carbon County tracks with a mixed cost-and-earnings profile — useful as a comparison anchor for Montana and neighboring counties alike.

$71,017
Median Income
household
$379,300
Home Value
median
$882/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $71,017
Per Capita Income $42,734
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Median Home Value $379,300
Median Gross Rent $882/mo
Owner Occupied 74.1%
Renter Occupied 25.9%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 10,877
Median Age 50.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 30.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

33.0%
Obesity
11.8%
Diabetes
13.4%
Smoking
30.6%
High Blood Pressure
19.9%
No Physical Activity
25.2%
Depression
33.1%
Insufficient Sleep
74.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 59.8  ·  60th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
17.08
🔥 Wildfire
93.32
❄️ Winter Storm
67.70
🌍 Earthquake
53.59
☀️ Drought
37.44

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