Carbon Hill, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
Carbon Hill, IL
At a Glance
How Carbon Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carbon Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carbon Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carbon Hill residents earn a median household income of $100,368 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,176. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carbon Hill is $217,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,805. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 21.4% 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 1975.
Education
8.8% of adults in Carbon Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carbon Hill has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.