Carroll County, IA at a glance
Median household income
$72,930$6,078 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Carroll County, IA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Carroll County, IA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Carroll County, IA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $775 | $9,300 | $31,000 | 12.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $788 | $9,456 | $31,520 | 13% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $919 | $11,028 | $36,760 | 15.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,162 | $13,944 | $46,480 | 19.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,217 | $14,604 | $48,680 | 20% |
What a typical income covers in Carroll County, IA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $72,930 a year ($6,078 a month before tax).
What $72,930 leaves after Iowa taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Iowa tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Carroll County, IA: common questions
What is the median household income in Carroll County, IA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Carroll County, IA is $72,930 per year (approximately $6,078 per month).
What is the average rent in Carroll County, IA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $775 for a studio, $788 for one bedroom, $919 for two, $1,162 for three and $1,217 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Carroll County, IA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 12.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Iowa is 87.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Carroll County, IA?
To keep a $919 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $36,760 a year, or $3,063 a month. That is 50% of what the typical household in Carroll County, IA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Carroll County, IA?
On the local median income of $72,930 ($6,078 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,039 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,823 for everything else and $1,216 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $919 takes 30% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Carroll County, IA?
Homes in Iowa paid 15.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $143. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.