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Carbondale, KS

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Population
1,296
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,128 ft
Median Home Value
$119,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$617/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityTopeka, Kansas15 miles away · 125,795 residents.

About Carbondale

Carbondale is a quiet, close-knit town sitting just fifteen minutes south of Topeka along Highway 75. With around 1,300 residents, it offers an easy small-town lifestyle within quick commuting distance of the capital city's jobs, hospitals, and shopping centers. Daily life centers around quiet residential streets and open Kansas countryside, with the local Santa Fe Trail school district naturally bringing families together from neighboring towns for sports, concerts, and community events.

Karnes Stone Barn Carbondale Kansas front

The community got its start in the late 1800s as a railroad stop and coal mining hub along the historic Santa Fe Trail. Today, Carbondale has settled into a peaceful rural town where residents enjoy local parks, nearby fishing lakes, and a relaxed everyday pace. It offers open skies, affordable space, and friendly neighbors who look out for one another, making it a comfortable landing spot for commuters who prefer life outside the city.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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