Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL
Living in the Carbondale Metro Area
Bikeability39
Walkability44
Commute75
Public Transit28
Affordability90
Public Safety76
Airports10
Hospitals29
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
138kPopulation+78k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$540Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Carbondale Metro Area
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in the Carbondale Metro Area
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Carbondale Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL
Brehm Preparatory School
5 miles, W
Carbondale New School
6 miles, W
Agape Christian High School
6 miles, NE
Unity Christian School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
6 miles, W
Southeast Missouri State University
35 miles, SW
McKendree University
74 miles, NW
University of Southern Indiana
80 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
7 miles, NW
Heartland Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NE
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Carbondale-Marion Metro Area, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
41 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
47 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
71 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
89 miles, E