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About Dowell

Dowell is a suburb in the Carbondale Metro Area and in the Jackson County. It has a population of 356 and a population density of 1,212, which is 92% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 1 year above the Carbondale Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Dowell has a median home value of $60,900, which is 50% below the Metro average.The average rent of $946 is 25% above the metro average rent and 11% below the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Carbondale. The average household income in Dowell is $36,111 , which is 22% below the Metro average household income and 44% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Dowell is 5. Dowell also has a crime index 24 that is below the Metro average and below the National average.


$66,600Median Home Value
$115,865 Carbondale Metro Area
$946Median Rent
$751 Carbondale Metro Area
2 /10 - 8 /10
School Rating
24
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index
21 mins To Carbondale Metro Area

Dowell Zip Code

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Dowell's population is made up of 55% married, 31% single, 12% divorced and 3% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 35%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 31%. Homeowners make up 75% of the population in Dowell.

343Population
134,185 Carbondale Metro Area
879Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
36 Median Age
38 Carbondale Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Dowell is $18,804. The Median Household Income is $40,000 and the Dowell Unemployment Rate is 14%.

$18,804Income Per Capita
$29,163 Carbondale Metro Area
$40,000Median Household Income
$49,067 Carbondale Metro Area
24% Poverty Rate
18% Carbondale Metro Area
14% Unemployment Rate
6% Carbondale Metro Area
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$66,600Median Home Value
$115,865 Carbondale Metro Area
$946Median Rent
$751 Carbondale Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Carbondale Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
25%
Home Owners
75%
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2 /10 - 8 /10
School Rating
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Top Schools in Dowell

Elverado Community Unit School District 196
5
/10
PO Box 35, Vergennes, IL, 62994
75
Enrollment
3-5
Grade
Elverado Community Unit School District 196
PO Box 130, Elkville, IL, 62932
114
Enrollment
PK-2
Grade
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21 mins
Carbondale Metro Area
Commute To
St. Louis Lambert International Airport
1 hr 57 mins
St. Louis, MO
1 hr 39 mins
Springfield College in Illinois
2 hr 51 mins
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
20 mins
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Dowell crime index is 24 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Dowell.

24
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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