About Carroll County

Carroll is a county in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. It has a population of 20,728 and a population density of 35, which is 63% below the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 6 years above the Des Moines Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.


Carroll County has a median home value of $187,932, which is 33% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,018 is 14% below the metro average rent and 51% below the national average rent The average household income in Carroll County is $68,041 , which is 18% below the Metro average household income and 12% below the national average of household income.

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$187,932Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$1,018Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area

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Carroll County's population is made up of 54% married, 28% single, 9% divorced and 8% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 41%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 76% of the population in Carroll County.

20,728Population
737,164 Des Moines Metro Area
35Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
42 Median Age
36 Des Moines Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Carroll County is $36,599. The Median Household Income is $68,041

$36,599Income Per Capita
$44,976 Des Moines Metro Area
$68,041Median Household Income
$82,728 Des Moines Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
10% Des Moines Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
3% Des Moines Metro Area
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Amenities in Carroll County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$187,932Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$1,018Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Des Moines Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
24%
Home Owners
76%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Sheridan Township crime index is 23 which is lower than the national average.

23
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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