Question 1

Is 62821 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62821 in Carmi has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Carmi city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 62821 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 62821?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62821 has a school score of 54/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data. Schools in and near 62821 perform below state averages on math and reading assessments — proficiency rates trail both the Carmi district median and the national baseline. For families prioritizing school quality, comparing individual school ratings in the Full School Report and reviewing each school's state report card before making location decisions is strongly recommended. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 62821?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 62821 is approximately $121K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 62821 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 62821 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 62821 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 62821 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Carmi. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 62821 scores similarly to the middle tier of Carmi neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Jefferson Attendance Center	02–03	158	42%	37%
Washington Attendance Center	04–06	269	38%	47%
Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch	07–08	188	27%	57%
Carmi-White County High School	09–12	419	12%	22%
Lincoln Attendance Center	KG–01	176	—	—
Prekindergarten Facility	PK–PK	72	—	—

— ZIP 62821

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