Carlisle, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
610 Population 1,173/sq mi density
$52,143 Median Income $24,232 per capita
$59,500 Home Value $152,457 Zillow
$803 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,143 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,500 home value, $803/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Carlisle, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,143
31% below
$24,232 per capita
Home Value
$59,500
79% below
Zillow: $152,457
Median Rent
$803/mo
31% below
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
21%
Rent
69%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carlisle a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.1% (42% above 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 $152,457. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population610
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density1,173/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,143
Per Capita$24,232
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$2,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,500
Rent$803
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$152,457
Housing Units297
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation520 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Carlisle was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.