What are the schools like in Carbon Hill, IL?

School district data for Carbon Hill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Carbon Hill?

The median household income in Carbon Hill, IL is $93,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Carbon Hill, IL?

Carbon Hill has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.4 inches.

Carbon Hill, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Carbon Hill, IL affordable or expensive?

Carbon Hill's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carbon Hill is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $202,500 and the median rent is $1,152 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Carbon Hill, IL?

Carbon Hill has a violent crime rate of 125.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 699.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carbon Hill, IL a Good Place to Live?

Carbon Hill is a small town of 437 in Illinois, with a median household income of $93,438 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Carbon Hill stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Carbon Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Carbon Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Carbon Hill's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Carbon Hill costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Carbon Hill, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$202,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,152	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carbon Hill's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.4 /100k

Property Crime

699.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Carbon Hill, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carbon Hill sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 18.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carbon Hill, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	18.4"

Demographics

Metric	Carbon Hill, IL	National Avg
Population	437	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coal City, IL 2 mi Diamond, IL 3 mi Braidwood, IL 4 mi Godley, IL 5 mi Braceville, IL 5 mi

Carbon Hill vs Other Cities

Carbon Hill, IL vs Coal City, IL Carbon Hill, IL vs Diamond, IL Carbon Hill, IL vs Braidwood, IL Carbon Hill, IL vs Godley, IL Carbon Hill, IL vs Braceville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carbon Hill, IL affordable or expensive?

Carbon Hill's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Carbon Hill roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $202,500 and median rent is $1,152/month.

What is the crime rate in Carbon Hill, IL?

Carbon Hill's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 699.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carbon Hill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Carbon Hill, IL a good place to live?

Carbon Hill, IL has a population of 437, a median household income of $93,438, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Carbon Hill?

Carbon Hill averages 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 18.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Carbon Hill?

The population of Carbon Hill, Illinois is 437 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carbon Hill?

Key numbers for living in Carbon Hill: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $202,500, median household income $93,438, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carbon Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.