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Carmi, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · White County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,879
Population
1,884/sq mi density
$47,051
Median Income
$29,298 per capita
$98,700
Home Value
$102,334 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
847
Violent Crime/100K
1,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,051 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,700 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Carmi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 391 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0862°N, 88.1721°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | White County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Carmi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.7").