CarbondaleIllinois
Carbondale is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, United States, within the Southern Illinois region informally known as "Little Egypt". As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 25,083, making it the most populous city in Southern Illinois outside the Metro East region of Greater St.
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About Carbondale
Carbondale, IL is a close-knit town located in southern Illinois, home to 22,223 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Carbondale is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,271 residents per square mile.
What Makes Carbondale Unique
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,223.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Carbondale
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- African American Museum of Southern Illinois · Museum
- Sharp Museum · Museum
- The Carbondale Depot Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carbondale
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carbondale
- Carbondale Comm H S
- Carbondale Middle School
- Eurma C Hayes Center
- Giant City Elem School
- Lewis School
- Parrish Elem School
- TCSE-CARBONDALE HS
- TCSE-UNITY POINT ELEM
- Thomas Elementary School
- Unity Point Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.