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Carbondale, IL

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Population
21,811
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
416 ft
Median Home Value
$127,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$771/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$32,128
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityCape Girardeau, Missouri34 miles away · 40,977 residents.

About Carbondale

Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, situated ninety-six miles southeast of St. Louis on the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest. Established in 1853 as a railroad crossroads in the region known as Little Egypt, the city of approximately 22,200 is best known as the home of Southern Illinois University's flagship campus. The community features the historic Shryock Auditorium and public education is provided by Carbondale Elementary School District 95.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+99.5rating

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