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Carbondale, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
21,813
Population
1,248/sq mi density
$29,670
Median Income
$23,849 per capita
$124,800
Home Value
$138,426 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
824
Violent Crime/100K
3,692 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,670 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
824 violent crimes/100K (117% above avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Carbondale (14)
Cahokia Mounds State Historical Site
State Park
2,016 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Columbus-Belmont State Park
State Park
171 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort De Chartres State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Defiance Park
State Park
64 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Frank Holten State Park
State Park
1,047 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.
Entrance: $19
Activities: Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Boat Tour, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store, Gift Shop and Souv...
Weather: Normal Daily Mean Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)* January - 29.3 February - 33.9 March - 45.1 April - 56.7 May - 66.1 June - 75.4 July - 79.8 August - 77.6 September - 70.2 October - 58.4 Novembe...
Horshoe Lake State Park
State Park
3,338 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
State Park
1,456 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Murphysboro State Park
State Park
855 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prairie du Rocher Precinct
State Park
20 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0
Pyramid State Recreation Area
State Park
18,935 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the Big Field). After the flood of 1785, the town relocated to its present location on higher ground appr...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: The weather in Ste. Genevieve is typical of a midwestern climate. High heat and humidity, severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and extreme cold are all possible depending upon the season. The average h...
Trail Of Tears State Park
State Park
3,017 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site
State Park
21 acres. Restricted Access
Entrance: $0