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Carlyle, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,134 Population 914/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $33,400 per capita
$151,900 Home Value $153,240 Zillow
$1,051 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
221 Violent Crime/100K 1,673 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,900 home value, $1,051/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Carlyle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density914/sq mi
Coordinates38.6223°N, 89.3754°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 131 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 132 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 140 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 132 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 146 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 148 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 129 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 132 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 130 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 121 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 90 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 135 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 31 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 110 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 133 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 122 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 54 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 55 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 96 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 734 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 61 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 23 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 89 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 94 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 66 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 46 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 61 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 88 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 64 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 54 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 30 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KINKAID RX (1,215 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 90 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 90 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 90 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Carlyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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