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Carbondale, KS
City in Osage County, Kansas.
Population
1,341
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,834
ZIP codes
0
Carbondale and its ZIP codes
Carbondale at a glance
- Carbondale is about 51 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,750, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $119,400 (45% below Kansas) and median rent is $617 a month.
Local data for Carbondale, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carbondale, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,750
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$617/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (265), German Americans (242), Mexican Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osage County. PPP loans are for Carbondale.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,766
2,913 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,945
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$121M
FY 2026, $7,647 per person
How people get to work
Carbondale, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carbondale, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
840
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carbondale, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Carbondale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ScrantonCity | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5 |
| OverbrookCity | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlingameCity | 8.8 mi | 0.9 |
| AuburnCity | 9 mi | 0.7 |
| VassarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| LyndonCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| HarveyvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Osage CityCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| TopekaCity | 15 mi | 61.9 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| QuenemoCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| PomonaCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CentropolisCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Silver LakeCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carbondale, KS in?
- Carbondale is in Osage County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Carbondale, KS?
- About 1,341 people live in Carbondale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carbondale?
- Nearby places include Scranton (3.7 mi), Wakarusa (5.3 mi), Overbrook (8 mi), Burlingame (8.8 mi), Auburn (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023