Carbon Cliff, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,248 Population 1,070/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $23,428 per capita
$124,600 Home Value $156,120 Zillow
$972 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $972/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Carbon Cliff, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$23,428 per capita
Home Value
$124,600
56% below
Zillow: $156,120
Median Rent
$972/mo
16% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Carbon Cliff Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Carbon Cliff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
44%
Rent
84%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carbon Cliff a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carbon Cliff residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,428. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carbon Cliff is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,120. Median rent is $972/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

7.8% of adults in Carbon Cliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carbon Cliff has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population2,248
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$23,428
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$972
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$156,120
Housing Units882
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation620 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Carbon Cliff was founded in 1906.
The median home in Carbon Cliff was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.