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Carbondale, Kansas is 15 miles S of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 62 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. It is in Osage county. The population of the city is 1,478.
In Carbondale, about 58% of adults are married.
In 2000, Carbondale had a median family income of $39,226.
Among Carbondale political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Carbondale, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Carbondale offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Kansas.
In Carbondale, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Carbondale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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