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Karnak, IL
Village in Pulaski County, Illinois.
Population
466
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
258
ZIP codes
0
Karnak and its ZIP codes
Local data for Karnak, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pulaski County. PPP loans are for Karnak.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,081
1,221 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,723
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.4M
FY 2026, $9,119 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Karnak, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
23
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Karnak, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Karnak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelknapVillage | 3 mi | 1.1 |
| New Grand ChainVillage | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| CypressVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.8 |
| JoppaVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| OlmstedVillage | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| ViennaCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| Bandana, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| UllinVillage | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| DongolaVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BuncombeVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PulaskiVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| La Center, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Kevil, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Mill CreekVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MetropolisCity | 16 mi | 6 |
| TammsVillage | 17 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Karnak, IL in?
- Karnak is in Pulaski County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Karnak, IL?
- About 466 people live in Karnak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Karnak?
- Nearby places include Belknap (3 mi), New Grand Chain (3.5 mi), Cypress (5.6 mi), Joppa (9.2 mi), Olmsted (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023