Southern Illinois Missed Connections (2024)

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Is Carbondale, IL a good place to live? ›

Living in Carbondale offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Carbondale there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals live in Carbondale and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Carbondale are above average.

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The Carbondale area is called “l*ttle Egypt.” Theories about the nickname's origins range from the region's supplying grain to northern and central Illinois during an 1800s famine to comparing Illinois' southern tip to Egypt's Nile delta region.

Carbondale Demographics

White: 58.38% Black or African American: 27.46% Asian: 7.15% Two or more races: 4.7%

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The cost of living in Carbondale, IL is 1% higher than the state average and 8% lower than the national average. Carbondale, IL housing is 18% cheaper than the U.S average, while utilities are about 4% less pricey.

Carbondale is known for a number of yearly festivals, including the Lights Fantastic parade in December, the Big Muddy Film Festival (February/March), the Southern Illinois Irish Festival (April), the Indian (Hindu, Sikh and Jain) celebration of Diwali (October/November), the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta (April), the ...

The average household income in Carbondale is $51,990 with a poverty rate of 37.86%. The median age in Carbondale is 24.8 years: 24.3 years for males, and 26 years for females.

Is Carbondale, Illinois LGBTQ friendly? ›

The city gets its name Carbondale from the historical fact that it used to be near the largest deposit of coal in the area. The city has a history of political activism including support for LGBT causes.