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Living in Carbondale

There were 185 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Carbondale, a city in the United States, had a population of 22,158 in July 2026. 56.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 10.2% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population21,811people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,614EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent677.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate10.37%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime4,690offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 196% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Carbondale?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Carbondale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$771 per month, while the median home value was US$127,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 26.4%, and the vacancy rate was 19.7% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Carbondale recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1225
Utilities, 85 m² flat€106
Mobile plan, 10 GB€68
Internet, 60 Mbps€57

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited56.6 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Carbondale (Wayback Machine capture 20260207135757)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,225 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Carbondale (Wayback Machine capture 20260207135757)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB67.7 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Carbondale (Wayback Machine capture 20260207135757)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home105.7 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Carbondale (Wayback Machine capture 20260207135757)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$771/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)19.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,692 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)782 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent677.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes544 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Carbondale a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 39–57%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,248 of 21,811 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$32,128 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Carbondale is 10.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income32,128 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband58.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription8.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,614 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,459 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate10.37 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Carbondale?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,459 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,710of €2,722 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,722
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €782
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€106 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Carbondale (Wayback Machine capture 20260207135757) · 2026-07-31− €106
Internet€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Carbondale (Wayback Machine capture 20260207135757) · 2026-07-31− €57
Mobile plan€68 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Carbondale (Wayback Machine capture 20260207135757) · 2026-07-31− €68
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,710
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Carbondale. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Carbondale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents48.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents185 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,532 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Carbondale when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCarbondale highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Carbondale highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Carbondale4,690
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,690 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents824 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes216 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.41 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work9.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportMDH3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Carbondale. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Carbondale.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.17 · Feb 7.94 · Mar 13.39 · Apr 19.83 · May 24.78 · Jun 29.39 · Jul 31.17 · Aug 30.78 · Sep 27.33 · Oct 21.06 · Nov 13.44 · Dec 7.44 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111265 (CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.78 · Feb -3.11 · Mar 1.39 · Apr 6.83 · May 12.83 · Jun 17.72 · Jul 19.78 · Aug 18.11 · Sep 13.33 · Oct 6.72 · Nov 1.56 · Dec -2.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111265 (CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.222 · Feb 2.44 · Mar 7.39 · Apr 13.33 · May 18.83 · Jun 23.56 · Jul 25.5 · Aug 24.44 · Sep 20.33 · Oct 13.89 · Nov 7.5 · Dec 2.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 85.34 · Feb 78.99 · Mar 114.8 · Apr 141 · May 131.6 · Jun 116.8 · Jul 104.6 · Aug 80.26 · Sep 87.38 · Oct 93.98 · Nov 114 · Dec 94.49 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00111265 (CARBONDALE SEWAGE PLT)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading39.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.51 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,040 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Evansville ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±3.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.8 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±3.8 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±3.8 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,248 is not 7.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share7.43 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents2,248 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population59,677 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density481.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population21,811 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics22,213 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value127,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes26.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate54.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad10.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents7.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher48.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available82.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202283,715 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202219 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over8,609 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home11.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans82.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Carbondale

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Herrin as a Carbondale alternative in the same region

19 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,149 Herrin vs €1,614 Carbondale+95%
  • Unemployment: 5.9% Herrin vs 10.4% Carbondale−43%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,928 Herrin vs 4,690 Carbondale−38%
  • Foreign residents: 1.9% Herrin vs 7.4% Carbondale−74%
  • Residents: 12,268 Herrin vs 21,811 Carbondale−44%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,459 Herrin vs €3,459 Carbondalesame level
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Herrin vs 6.0 km Carbondalesame level
Full comparisonMore about Herrin

Grapevine as a Carbondale alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 890 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,533 Grapevine vs €1,614 Carbondale+181%
  • Unemployment: 4.7% Grapevine vs 10.4% Carbondale−55%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,244 Grapevine vs 4,690 Carbondale−52%
  • Residents: 50,714 Grapevine vs 21,811 Carbondale+133%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,801 Grapevine vs €3,459 Carbondaleno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 10.1% Grapevine vs 7.4% Carbondale+35%
  • Nearest airport: 6.0 km Grapevine vs 6.0 km Carbondalesame level
Full comparisonMore about Grapevine

Cities near Carbondale

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Chillicothe21,815 residentsBlue Island21,805 residentsPleasant Prairie21,798 residentsPalm Valley21,827 residentsStephenville21,793 residentsLinda21,842 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Carbondale?

The median gross salary is 3,459 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Carbondale?

The unemployment rate is 10.37 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Carbondale?

Police recorded 4,690 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Carbondale?

The published population is 21,811 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Carbondale?

2,248 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Carbondale a good place to live?

Carbondale may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Carbondale?

Murphysboro, Carterville, Herrin are near Carbondale. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Carbondale (Illinois), United States: population, rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 505a5ea54d492a0a5549a81b9c407f65]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/carbondale-il/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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