Carmi, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carmi
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White County Courthouse
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| Etymology: Biblical: Carmi, nephew of Jacob. | |
| Motto(s):
Where northern vigor meets southern hospitality
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Location of Carmi in White County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | White |
| Founded | 1816 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
| • Land | 2.59 sq mi (6.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,865 |
| • Density | 1,879.10/sq mi (725.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62821
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-11293 |
| GNIS ID | 2393751 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Carmi, Illinois |
Carmi (say it like Car-my) is a city in Illinois, United States. It is the main city, or county seat, of White County. Carmi is located along the Little Wabash River. In 2020, about 4,865 people lived there.
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Carmi's History
Carmi was founded in 1816. The city's name comes from a biblical name. The Carmi post office has been open since 1817. In 1939, a special painting called Service to the Farmer was put on display there. This painting was created by Davenport Griffen.
Geography and Climate in Carmi
Carmi is located in southern Illinois. It covers about 2.62 square miles (6.79 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city sits along the Little Wabash River.
Carmi's Weather
Carmi has a changing climate with warm summers and cold winters. The weather can vary a lot throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
| Climate data for Carmi, Illinois (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1987–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 72 (22) |
77 (25) |
82 (28) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
103 (39) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
84 (29) |
74 (23) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 63.2 (17.3) |
68.9 (20.5) |
76.4 (24.7) |
83.2 (28.4) |
89.1 (31.7) |
94.3 (34.6) |
95.0 (35.0) |
95.1 (35.1) |
92.8 (33.8) |
86.0 (30.0) |
74.2 (23.4) |
65.1 (18.4) |
97.3 (36.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41.1 (5.1) |
46.0 (7.8) |
56.1 (13.4) |
68.0 (20.0) |
76.8 (24.9) |
85.3 (29.6) |
87.6 (30.9) |
86.8 (30.4) |
81.4 (27.4) |
70.1 (21.2) |
56.2 (13.4) |
45.0 (7.2) |
66.7 (19.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 31.2 (−0.4) |
34.7 (1.5) |
44.3 (6.8) |
55.5 (13.1) |
65.1 (18.4) |
73.9 (23.3) |
76.7 (24.8) |
74.9 (23.8) |
68.1 (20.1) |
56.4 (13.6) |
44.1 (6.7) |
35.0 (1.7) |
55.0 (12.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.2 (−6.0) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
32.5 (0.3) |
43.0 (6.1) |
53.5 (11.9) |
62.5 (16.9) |
65.7 (18.7) |
63.0 (17.2) |
54.8 (12.7) |
42.8 (6.0) |
32.1 (0.1) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
43.3 (6.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 2.8 (−16.2) |
7.7 (−13.5) |
16.7 (−8.5) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
38.7 (3.7) |
49.9 (9.9) |
56.7 (13.7) |
53.9 (12.2) |
41.2 (5.1) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
18.5 (−7.5) |
8.2 (−13.2) |
−1.2 (−18.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −20 (−29) |
−9 (−23) |
−3 (−19) |
18 (−8) |
32 (0) |
41 (5) |
50 (10) |
47 (8) |
31 (−1) |
22 (−6) |
7 (−14) |
−17 (−27) |
−20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.50 (89) |
3.11 (79) |
4.37 (111) |
5.17 (131) |
5.16 (131) |
4.31 (109) |
4.43 (113) |
3.50 (89) |
3.22 (82) |
3.43 (87) |
4.22 (107) |
3.90 (99) |
48.32 (1,227) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.5 (6.4) |
4.9 (12) |
1.8 (4.6) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.2 (0.51) |
2.1 (5.3) |
11.7 (30) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.9 | 9.1 | 11.2 | 10.6 | 12.3 | 10.5 | 9.6 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 10.2 | 115.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 7.4 |
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People in Carmi
The number of people living in Carmi changes over time. A census is a count of all the people in a place. The population of Carmi was 5,240 in 2010 and 4,865 in 2020.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 2,512 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,785 | 10.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,939 | 5.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,833 | −3.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,667 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,932 | 9.9% | |
| 1940 | 4,098 | 39.8% | |
| 1950 | 5,574 | 36.0% | |
| 1960 | 6,152 | 10.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,033 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 6,107 | 1.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,564 | −8.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,422 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,240 | −3.4% | |
| 2020 | 4,865 | −7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 5,422 people living in Carmi. Most people living in Carmi were White (98.30%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more races.
About 23.8% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Carmi was 43 years old. About 25.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in Carmi
Carmi has several schools for students of all ages.
College
- Southeastern Illinois College David L. Stanley White County Center: This is a college where older students can continue their education.
Public Schools
Carmi-White County Community School District #5 runs the public schools:
- Carmi-White County High School: For students in grades 7-12.
- Carmi-White County Middle School: For students in grades 4-6.
- Jefferson Attendance Center: For students in grades 2-3.
- Lincoln Attendance Center: For students in grades K-1 (Kindergarten and 1st grade).
Private Schools
- Carmi Christian School: A private school option in the city.
Media in Carmi
Carmi has local radio stations and newspapers to keep people informed.
Radio Stations
- WRUL 97.3 FM
- WROY 1460 AM
Newspapers
- Carmi Times
- Carmi Chronicle
Notable People from Carmi
Many interesting people have come from Carmi, Illinois. Here are a few:
- King Brockett: A professional baseball player.
- Orlando Burrell: A judge and a congressman (someone who helps make laws for the country).
- Roy Clippinger: Also a congressman.
- Everton Conger: A military leader during the Civil War and a judge. He was involved in the search for John Wilkes Booth.
- Caswell J. Crebs: A justice (judge) on the Illinois Supreme Court.
- John M. Crebs: A military leader during the Civil War and a congressman.
- Josh Elder: A creator of comic books, known for Mail Order Ninja and StarCraft: Frontline.
- Ivan A. Elliott: An Illinois Attorney General (the state's chief legal officer).
- Frederick J. Karch: A high-ranking general in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Vietnam War.
- Samuel D. Lockwood: An Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Secretary of State, and an Illinois Supreme Court justice.
- Glenn Poshard: A state senator, congressman, and president of Southern Illinois University.
- John McCracken Robinson: A senator and an Illinois Supreme Court justice.
- Run Kid Run: A Christian band.
- Side Walk Slam: A punk rock band.
- James R. Williams: A congressman.
- William Wilson: The Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Carmi (Illinois) para niños
