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Carbondale
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Carbondale is a lively small city in Southern Illinois, best known as the home of Southern Illinois University and a gateway to outdoor attractions like the Shawnee National Forest. Its downtown is packed with arts and music venues, while its welcoming neighborhoods showcase Midwest charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
6,434
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.73°, -89.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,165
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
1.5°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1214 mm
Internet Speed
246 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
30
Transport
40
Walk Score
40
Footways
80.0
Airport
MDH
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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