Carterville, MO

Carterville, MO

At a Glance

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)

Is Carterville a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Carterville residents earn a median household income of $55,099 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,978. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carterville is $95,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,073. Median rent is $823/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Carterville reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,997/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.5% of adults in Carterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carterville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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