Carroll
Carroll and its surrounding communities comprise one of West Central Iowa’s centers for warehousing and distribution, healthcare, insurance, aerospace manufacturing and agriculture. With an array of employment opportunities available from large global companies and small independent retailers alike, you’re sure to find something here that aligns with your skillset.
After the workday is done, Carroll’s citizens enjoy a quality of life that is second-to-none with safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, local distilleries and wineries and a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities that the whole family will love. Come to Carroll – you’ll be glad you did.
Fast Facts
- Population: 10,321
- 92 miles northwest of Des Moines
- Top 50 Best Places to Retire in Iowa (Niche, 2019)
- Best Public Schools in Iowa (Niche, 2019)
- USA Today’s America’s 50 Best Cities to Live (USA Today, 2018)
Exploring the Outdoors
Swan Lake State Park is a 510-acre multi-use area which includes a beautiful lake surrounded by a wooded area that’s home to deer, wild turkey, small mammals and a variety of birds. It’s one of the area’s most popular destinations for wildlife watching.
Quench Your Thirst
Local craft brews are always on tap at Carroll Brewing Company. The whiskey spirits will move you at Legendary Rye. Santa Maria Vineyard and Winery showcases the tastes of western Iowa.
The Best of the Best
Carroll was named one of USA Today’s Top 50 Best Cities in America (2019) for its affordability, amenities and the city’s wide selection of recreational activities including an 18-hole municipal golf course, aquatic center, skate park and a trail connecting two state parks.
