Carlyle
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Carlyle, Illinois is a small, friendly town known for its historic downtown area and picturesque Carlyle Lake, the largest man-made lake in Illinois. With a close-knit community and abundant natural beauty, Carlyle offers a tranquil escape within easy reach of larger Midwestern cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
3,253
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.61°, -89.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,675
Local Cost
$1,094
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
54
English
100
Temperature
12.9°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
0.4°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-22.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1125 mm
Internet Speed
379 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
GRE
Distance
25 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 59/100.