Carbondale, IL
Living in Carbondale
Bikeability71
Walkability85
Commute99
Public Transit57
Affordability100
Public Safety47
Airports17
Hospitals29
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation-135 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
34%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years57%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black27%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate14%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree27%
Households
Family household34%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$22kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
58%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
58%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K54%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector57%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$1.3k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$578Median Monthly Rent+$89 (2010–19)
23%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity65%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carbondale
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46
Property Crime in Carbondale
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carbondale
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding44
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carbondale, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carbondale, IL
Trinity Christian School
0 miles, W
Brehm Preparatory School
2 miles, E
Carbondale New School
2 miles, SE
St Andrew Catholic School
7 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
1 miles, SE
Southeast Missouri State University
33 miles, SW
McKendree University
69 miles, NW
Greenville University
82 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carbondale, IL
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
0 miles, NE
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NW
Heartland Regional Medical Center
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Carbondale, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
39 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
52 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
66 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
94 miles, NW