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Carrier Mills, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,702
Population
1,407/sq mi density
$50,269
Median Income
$27,978 per capita
$57,300
Home Value
$83,649 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
532
Violent Crime/100K
1,783 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,269 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,300 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Carrier Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6886°N, 88.6290°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Saline County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.5 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Carrier Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.0").