A town of 4,845, settled in 1816. Nearly 2.4% of it is conserved land.
The 3 things Carmi does most differently from other towns.
1960 · Ratcliff Inn6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 5 places on the National Register.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Carmi. Another town gets a different order.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Bradshaw Park | 0.3 mi | 19 |
| 2. Eckerle Park | — | 6 |
About one in 3 of Carmi’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Evansville (6%), Albion (3%) and Mount Vernon (3%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Carmi beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
| What stands out | Carmi | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.5% | 10.3% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Carmi has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Carmi's reported crime rate is above Illinois's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
5 places in Carmi on the National Register of Historic Places.
10 notable people were born in Carmi.
City in Illinois, United States
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..
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