At a Glance
Median Income
$65,238
$46,682 per capita
Home Value
$183,500
Zillow: $187,434
Median Rent
$856/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.3%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
12.2% smoking rate
How Carterville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carterville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carterville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carterville residents earn a median household income of $65,238 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,682. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carterville is $183,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,434. Median rent is $856/month, with 19.2% 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 1986.
Education
50.3% of adults in Carterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carterville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,822
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,238
Per Capita$46,682
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,500
Rent$856
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$187,434
Housing Units2,756
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
Elevation444 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.3%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+19.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Carterville was founded in 1866.
The median home in Carterville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.