Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Charlestown is a small city in Indiana with a population of 8,118. Residents earn $77,548 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Charlestown receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Charlestown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Charlestown is $77,548, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Charlestown is $191,200, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Charlestown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 12 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,830 per 100,000, 44% above the national average.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Charlestown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,548 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,938 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,547 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,180 |
| County GDP | $8,559M |
| Restaurants | 269 |
| Healthcare | 305 |
| Retail | 417 |
| Manufacturing | 138 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,931 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.53% |
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $191,200 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $298,157 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 17.5% |
| Inventory | 40 |
| Census Median Rent | $903 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,362 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,931 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.53% |
| Obesity | 42.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,783/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 305 |
| Total Violent | 12.4/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 12.4/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,830.3/100K |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 383.1/100K |
| Theft | 2,373.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.4 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4298°N, 85.6704°W |
| County FIPS | 18019 |
Winner: Republican by 20.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 305 |
| Restaurants | 269 |
| Retail Stores | 417 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 24.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |