City profile
Carbondale, IL
Jackson County · Population 22,158
Carbondale is a town in Jackson County, IL with about 22,158 residents and a typical home value near $128,000. It is 145 miles from Springfield, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$127,900
Typical monthly housing
$915
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Earthquake, Landslide
Nearest major airport
94 mi to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 51% Democratic / 48% Republican
Community
Population
22,158
Black population
26.4%
County
Jackson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 22,158 residents
- Typical home value about $128,000
- 145 miles from Springfield, IL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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