What are the schools like in Carroll, NE?

School district data for Carroll is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Carroll?

The median household income in Carroll, NE is $57,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Carroll, NE?

Carroll has an average high temperature of 30.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

Carroll, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Carroll, NE affordable or expensive?

Carroll's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carroll is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $67,300 and the median rent is $870 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carroll, NE?

Carroll has a violent crime rate of 95.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 468.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carroll, NE a Good Place to Live?

Carroll is a small town of 278 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $57,813 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Carroll stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Carroll is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Carroll city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.2

Carroll's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carroll costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Carroll, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$870	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carroll's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

95.9 /100k

Property Crime

468.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Carroll, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carroll sees average highs of 30.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July, with 26.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carroll, NE
Average High — January	30.2°F
Average High — July	85.1°F
Annual Precipitation	26.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Carroll, NE	National Avg
Population	278	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sholes, NE 7 mi Winside, NE 7 mi Belden, NE 9 mi Wayne, NE 10 mi Randolph, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Carroll

Carroll, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68723

Carroll vs Other Cities

Carroll, NE vs Sholes, NE Carroll, NE vs Winside, NE Carroll, NE vs Belden, NE Carroll, NE vs Wayne, NE Carroll, NE vs Randolph, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carroll, NE affordable or expensive?

Carroll's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Carroll roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $67,300 and median rent is $870/month.

What is the crime rate in Carroll, NE?

Carroll's violent crime rate is 95.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 468.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carroll?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Carroll, NE a good place to live?

Carroll, NE has a population of 278, a median household income of $57,813, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Carroll?

Carroll averages 30.2°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.7 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carroll?

Carroll, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68723.

What is the population of Carroll?

The population of Carroll, Nebraska is 278 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carroll?

Key numbers for living in Carroll: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $67,300, median household income $57,813, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carroll side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.