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Carlisle, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County
Carlisle, IN
At a Glance
How Carlisle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carlisle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carlisle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carlisle residents earn a median household income of $52,143 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,232. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 950 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carlisle is $59,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,460. Median rent is $803/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Carlisle reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carlisle has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.