Illinois
Carterville is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,822. Residents earn $65,238 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carterville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Carterville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carterville is $65,238, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Carterville is $183,500, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Carterville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 35 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,121 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Carterville is a highly educated community — 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Carterville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 11.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,238 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,682 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,085 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,530 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,137 |
| County GDP | $3,297M |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Healthcare | 182 |
| Retail | 177 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,688 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.64% |
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |
| Census Median | $183,500 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $182,711 |
| Median List Price | $259,000 |
| Median List Price | $259,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $102 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 20 |
| Census Median Rent | $856 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,688 |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.64% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,751/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Total Violent | 35.0/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 35.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,120.8/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 297.7/100K |
| Theft | 823.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.0 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,098/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7628°N, 89.0845°W |
| County FIPS | 17077 |
Winner: Democrat by 3.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.3% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,098/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 13 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 13 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 182 |
| Restaurants | 133 |
| Retail Stores | 177 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.2% |