Charlestown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clark County County
Charlestown, IN
At a Glance
How Charlestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Charlestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Charlestown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Charlestown residents earn a median household income of $77,548 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,938. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,180 business establishments, including 269 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Charlestown is $191,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,237. Median rent is $903/month, with 26.6% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Charlestown reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 725/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Charlestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Charlestown has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.