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Carroll, IA

Founded 1867Carroll CountyElev. 387 m
Population
10,261
Median home
$184,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Carroll

Carroll is home to roughly 10,261 residents. Carroll was founded in 1867 and sits in Carroll County. The median age is 43 and the median household income is $59,323. Homes carry a median value of $184,100, and about 67% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92%). Around 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,261
Median age
43
Median household income
$59,323
Per-capita income
$36,799
Poverty rate
10.4%
High-school grad or higher
95%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
Unemployment
3.1%
Avg. commute
11.4 min
Work from home
5.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.9%
Sales & office23.6%
Production, transportation & material moving20.4%
Service15.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$184,100
Median gross rent
$718/mo
Owner-occupied
66.8%
Median year built
1971
Households
4,535
Avg. household size
2.18

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Carroll has 4 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading67%
Math82%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Carroll High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Carroll Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Adams Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–4
Fairview Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Carroll118
Iowa280
United States386
↑ 28% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime18% below national
Carroll1,609
Iowa1,487
United States1,952
↓ 11% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Carroll Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Carroll.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Carroll County
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Carroll is in Carroll County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Carroll was founded in 1867 and sits in Carroll County. Elevation ~387 m.

Map of Carroll
Carroll, IA
Where Carroll is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Carnegie Library BuildingAmerican Express Building--CarrollChicago & Northwestern Passenger Depot and Baggage Room--CarrollQuail Avenue BridgeKittyhawk Avenue BridgeRobin Avenue BridgeOlympic Avenue BridgeStorm Creek Bridge 2
Notable people from Carroll
Nick NurseEverett RogersAdam HaluskaArthur A. NeuJoel BolgerBrian SchoenjahnKen HendersonDoug RiesenbergMary LundbyPaul Fairchild
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Nearby cities
Storm Lake (43 mi)Fort Dodge (46 mi)Boone (51 mi)Waukee (60 mi)Grimes (61 mi)Urbandale (63 mi)

Common questions

Carroll — frequently asked

What is the population of Carroll, Iowa?
Carroll has a population of about 10,261, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Carroll?
The median home value in Carroll is $184,100, and the median gross rent is $718/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Carroll safe? What is the crime rate?
Carroll Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 118 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Carroll face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Carroll County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Carroll?
Carroll has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Carroll?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Carroll. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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