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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 · estimate
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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