Carterville, Illinois
Carterville is a city of 5,818 people in Williamson County, Illinois, founded in 1866.
Why visit Carterville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails and 10 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Carterville Heritage Museum, Crab Orchard Golf Club and Cannon Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Carterville
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About Carterville
Carterville is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 5,848. The city is part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin combined statistical area and has grown considerably as a residential community of Carbondale and Marion.
From the Wikipedia article Carterville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
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Restaurants and cafes10
Churches and places of worship8
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
300 Pine Street, Carterville
History
Carterville was founded by George Monroe McNeill and Laban Carter. McNeill married Olive Herrin of Herrin's Prairie and in 1866 they settled on the farm now known as Carterville. Carter came to Williamson County in 1864, purchased 100 acres (0.40 km2) of land, and helped organize and secure a post office for Carterville in 1871. The town was named in his honor. McNeill was one of the youngest members of the Union army during the American Civil War. He enlisted at 16 and was with General William T. Sherman during his March to the Sea.
From the History section of Carterville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Southern Illinois Talking Book Center
Library · 1.2 mi
607 South Greenbriar Road, Carterville
Map of Carterville
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.7 in | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carbondale Sewage Plt (5 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
Williamson County has had 7 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)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-01: Record/Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Cambria 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Herrin 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Marion 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Carbondale 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Benton 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Anna 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Carrier Mills 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Mount Vernon 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Cape Girardeau 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Jackson 41 mi southwest, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Illinois State Director Pam Monetti visited the Farm Works' mobile farmers' market near Carbondale, in downtown Carterville, IL, on July..., U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
- Crainville-Village-Hall-il, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
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