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Mount Carmel, IL
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Mount Carmel, IL
At a Glance
How Mount Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Carmel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Carmel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Carmel residents earn a median household income of $45,884 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,812. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Carmel is $88,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,335. Median rent is $750/month, with 22.8% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Mount Carmel reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,817/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Mount Carmel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Carmel has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.