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Charlestown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clark County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
8,118
Population
709/sq mi density
$77,548
Median Income
$30,938 per capita
$191,200
Home Value
$298,157 Zillow
$903
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
2,830 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,548 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,200 home value, $903/mo rent
F
Safety
1.4 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Charlestown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4298°N, 85.6704°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Clark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Charlestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").