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Crime in Carbondale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Carbondale. Key points include:
There were 1,008 total crimes in Carbondale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Carbondale is 4,689.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Carbondale is 1,004.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Carbondale is 3,684.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Carbondale is 121.29% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Carbondale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Carbondale / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,008 | 4,689.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 216 | 1,004.9 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 9.3 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 24 | 111.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 139 | 646.7 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 792 | 3,684.7 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 235 | 1,093.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 482 | 2,242.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 75 | 348.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Carbondale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Carbondale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Carbondale is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Carbondale is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Carbondale is $134,808.
The median income in Carbondale is $32,128.
Carbondale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Carbondale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Carbondale | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 67 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Carbondale, IL Weather
The average high in Carbondale is 66.8° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 74.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.3 inches of precipitation each year with 9.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Carbondale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Carbondale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Carbondale
The current population in Carbondale is 22,158. The population has decreased 13.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,158 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 21,813 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 22,039 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 22,388 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 25,400 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 25,597 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 25,846 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 26,196 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 26,066 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 26,192 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 26,374 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 26,223 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 25,961 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 25,747 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 25,732 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Carbondale
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Carbondale is:
54.2% White with 12,010 White residents.
26.3% African American with 5,831 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
7.3% Asian with 1,621 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 130 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 997 Two Or More residents.
7.1% Hispanic with 1,567 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Carbondale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 26.3% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Carbondale
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Carbondale is 49.2% female with 10,900 female residents.
Carbondale is 50.8% male with 11,258 male residents.
| Gender | Carbondale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Carbondale for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Carbondale completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Carbondale completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Carbondale completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Carbondale completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Carbondale completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Carbondale completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Carbondale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Carbondale completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Carbondale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Carbondale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Carbondale, Illinois
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16.1% of households in Carbondale earn Less than $10,000.
10.4% of households in Carbondale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.3% of households in Carbondale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.3% of households in Carbondale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Carbondale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Carbondale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.5% of households in Carbondale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.7% of households in Carbondale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Carbondale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Carbondale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Carbondale | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
