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East Carondelet, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

East Carondelet is a small town in Illinois with a population of 219. Residents earn $65,417 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
219 Population 186/sq mi density
$65,417 Median Income $34,342 per capita
$76,700 Home Value
$1,094 Median Rent 18.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,417 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $1,094/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,417
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $76,700
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,094
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.4%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 13.7%
10% higher than US avg

How East Carondelet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population219
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$34,342
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$40,403M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$1,094
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units153
Rent Burden18.2%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Uninsured8.6%
Smoking16.8%
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation425 ft (130 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute26 min
Broadband99.0%
Libraries16

Is East Carondelet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, East Carondelet receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. East Carondelet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in East Carondelet is $65,417, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in East Carondelet is $76,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,094 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

East Carondelet enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches, including 13.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

East Carondelet has a population of 219 with a density of 186 people per square mile. The median age is 45.4 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.4%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 20.5% Black.

Population

219
Total Population
186
People / sq mi
45.4yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

East Carondelet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

East Carondelet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in East Carondelet is $65,417, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: East Carondelet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,417
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,342
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
IRS Avg AGI$63,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate13.7%
10% above US avg
Establishments (County)15,318
County GDP$40,403M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,029
Healthcare2,212
Retail810
Manufacturing366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in East Carondelet is $76,700, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,094 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,700
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,094
6% below US avg
Rent Burden18.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.7%
Housing Units153
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Rate6.36%
In East Carondelet, 37.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 16.8% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 24.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: East Carondelet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.4%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.8%
20% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity24.8%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.5%
Short Sleep39.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.0%
Uninsured8.6%
0% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.3%
Dental Visits55.2%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,212
East Carondelet has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.8 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.8 inches
13% above US avg
Snowfall13.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation425 ft (130 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates38.5371°N, 90.2400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS29510
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 64.7-point margin. 99.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 16.7%
D 81.4%

Winner: Democrat by 64.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+89.2%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density186/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access99.0%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,212
Restaurants1,029
Retail Stores810

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone79.3%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home6.9%

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