Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 15 min5:43 am – 8:58 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 7 min7:44 am – 4:50 pm
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People11,990 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 43.05,310 householdsMedian household income $70,702Median home value $195,700Median rent $726 a month74% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,382 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.1% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 5,966 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, manufacturing 16%, retail 10%Average commute 13 minutes84% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 2% walk or cycle, 7% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher96% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 98%, Spanish 2%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 84°F, lows 64°FColdest month January: highs 28°F, lows 10°F34 in of rain a year, on about 63 dayswettest month June35 in of snow a year, on about 19 days18 days above 90°F, 153 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Carroll station, 1 mi away; snow from Denison
Nearby landmarksMount Mosespeak · 1.5 miSwan Lakelake · 2.3 miGoose Lake (historical)lake · 9.3 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGraham Parkpark · under a mileRolling Hills Parkpark · under a mileCarroll County Accessstate recreation area · 10.7 miNorth Raccoon Accessstate recreation area · 10.9 miArtesian Lake Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 11.0 mi · 95 acresRainbow Bend Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 12.7 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowCarroll County, IA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHail Relatively HighDrought Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality72% of days had good air in 2025263 of 364 days measured92 moderate, 9 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 40, worst day 134main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Palo Alto County, IA, 71 mi away
Internet at home87% of households have a broadband subscription68% have cable, fibre or DSL16% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCarroll Municipal Water Supplyserves 10,184 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,264 ft385 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalSaint Anthony Regional Hospitalunder a milePost officeCarroll Post Officeunder a mileTown hallCarroll City Hallunder a milePoliceCarroll County Sheriff's Officeunder a mileFire stationCarroll Fire Department1.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi7 schools5 elementary, 2 highHighKuemper Catholic High Schoolunder a mileElementaryKuemper Catholic Grade School Saint Angela Centerunder a mileElementaryHoly Spirit Elementary Schoolunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportFort Dodge Regional Airport FOD48 miMajor airportDes Moines International Airport DSM73 miUS highwayUS 30under a mileAmtrakCreston, IA CRN74 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 51401 ZIP area.
