Carmi, Illinois
Carmi is a city of 4,845 people in White County, Illinois, founded in 1816.
Why visit Carmi
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Carmi Chapter House and James Robert Williams House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Carmi
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carmi
Carmi (CAR-mī) is a city in and the county seat of White County, Illinois, United States, along the Little Wabash River. As of the 2020 census, Carmi had a population of 4,865..
From the Wikipedia article Carmi, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Carmi Chapter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Carmi, Illinois
James Robert Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Carmi, Illinois, NRHP-listed
L. Haas Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Carmi, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in White County
Ratcliff Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Hotel in Carmi, United States of America
Robinson-Stewart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Carmi, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in White County
White County Historical Society Museum
Museum · 0.8 mi
213 East Main Street, Carmi
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes10
Yesterdays Drive-In
Restaurant · American, Barbecue, Burger
709 Oak Street, Carmi
Where to stay1
History
Carmi post office has been in operation since 1817. Since 1939 a WPA oil on canvas mural called Service to the Farmer by Davenport Griffen has been displayed in the post office. Carmi is a biblical name.
From the History section of Carmi, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Carmi
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 21°F | 3.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 4.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 32°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 25°F | 3.9 in | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carmi 3 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
White County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-01: Record/Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport (HSB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Crossville 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Evansville 35 mi east, about 57 min by car
- Henderson 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Benton 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Mount Vernon 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Marion 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bridgeport 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Herrin 51 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Vincennes 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Cambria 56 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- White County Courthouse in Carmi, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carmi Chapter House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carmi Carnegie library, Nyttend, Public domain
- National Bank of Carmi, radio headquarters, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ratcliff Inn at Carmi, Nyttend, Public domain
- Robinson and Main Cross in Carmi, Nyttend, Public domain
- L. Haas Store, Nyttend, Public domain
- Robinson-Stewart House, Nyttend, Public domain
- James Robert Williams House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS030-E-115600 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-125101 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-115599 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-125100 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS007-E-9396 - View of the United States, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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