Carmi, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · White County County
Carmi, IL
At a Glance
How Carmi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carmi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carmi a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carmi residents earn a median household income of $47,051 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,298. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 343 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carmi is $98,700 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,424. Median rent is $863/month, with 36.8% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Carmi reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,164/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Carmi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carmi has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.