What are the schools like in Mount Carbon, PA?

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

What is the median household income in Mount Carbon?

The median household income in Mount Carbon, PA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Mount Carbon, PA?

Mount Carbon has an average high temperature of 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.0 inches.

Mount Carbon, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Carbon, PA?

Mount Carbon has a violent crime rate of 76.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 356.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Carbon, PA a Good Place to Live?

Mount Carbon is a small town of 36 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of N/A and a 9.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Mount Carbon stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Mount Carbon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mount Carbon metro area.

Metric	Mount Carbon, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$73,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mount Carbon's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.4 /100k

Property Crime

356.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mount Carbon, PA	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	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Carbon sees average highs of 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July, with 53.6 inches of annual precipitation and 48.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Carbon, PA
Average High — January	32.5°F
Average High — July	80.2°F
Annual Precipitation	53.6"
Annual Snowfall	48.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Carbon, PA	National Avg
Population	36	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	11.1%	22.2%
65 and over	19.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pottsville, PA 1 mi Mechanicsville, PA 1 mi Palo Alto, PA 1 mi Port Carbon, PA 2 mi Renningers, PA 3 mi

Mount Carbon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Carbon, PA affordable or expensive?

Mount Carbon has a median home value of $73,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Mount Carbon, PA?

Mount Carbon's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 356.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Carbon?

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

Is Mount Carbon, PA a good place to live?

Mount Carbon, PA has a population of 36, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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 Mount Carbon?

Mount Carbon averages 32.5°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.6 inches with about 48.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mount Carbon?

The population of Mount Carbon, Pennsylvania is 36 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Carbon?

Key numbers for living in Mount Carbon: median home $73,800, median household income N/A, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Carbon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.