Carbondale, Illinois

Population 25,583

Carbondale is located in Williamson County, IL. The population is 25,583, making Carbondale the largest city in Williamson County.

There are 7 public schools in Carbondale with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Carbondale is high , and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Carbondale is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Carbondale property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Carbondale include Carbondale Township, Murphysboro Township and Makanda Township.

Carbondale Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 5.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 45.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 49.1%

Crime Rate

44.36% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 158
  • Violent Crimes: 824
  • Robbery: 151
  • Burglary: 448
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

85.57% Lower than national avg.
  • 5 offenders in Carbondale
  • 1.95 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

168 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 162

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Carbondale, IL and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Carbondale's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
3 Private Schools

Brehm Preparatory School

Carbondale New School

Trinity Christian School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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3 Former Drug Labs view all

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130 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Carbondale, IL issued 130 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 130 permits, 9 were issued for single family homes and 121 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Carbondale, IL issued 41 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 41 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 34 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $538
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $802
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,052
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,182

Zip Codes

62901 62902 62903 62966

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Environmental Hazards

168 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Carbondale, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Carbondale, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Carbondale, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.55°
  • February 37.25°
  • March 48.72°
  • April 57.78°
  • May 66.75°
  • June 76.27°
  • July 79.28°
  • August 76.52°
  • September 68.88°
  • October 57.43°
  • November 46.9°
  • December 36.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Carbondale, IL

Earthquakes
Carbondale, IL has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Carbondale, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Carbondale, IL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Carbondale, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Carbondale, IL: $19,515

Unemployment

Unemployment in Carbondale is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.14%
White Collar - 68.86%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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25 Cemeteries view all

25 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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