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Carmi, IL

Carmi, IL.

Population: 6,668 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carmi, IL is $122,502 — up 10.4% over the past year. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$122,502

Median home value

+10.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$122,502
1-year appreciation
+10.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
-2.7%
10-year appreciation
+2.5%
All-time peak (2022-10)
$129,678
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
33
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Jefferson Attendance Center, Carmi-White County High School, Lincoln Attendance Center, Brownsville Attendance Center, Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Carmi Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
62.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,804
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,290
Average weekly wage
$926
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
21

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CarmiState medianUS median
Median home value$122,502$195,432$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,804$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Carmi, IL?
$122,502.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carmi, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, strongWind, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Carmi, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carmi, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carmi, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carmi, IL?
7 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Carmi, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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