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Mount Carmel, IN

Indiana

Mount Carmel is a small town in Indiana with a population of 45. Residents earn $61,500 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
45 Population 1,125/sq mi density
$61,500 Median Income $38,104 per capita
$135,700 Home Value
$760 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, $760/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,500
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $135,700
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.0%
11% lower than US avg
Median Rent $760
35% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mount Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population45
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans41.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,500
Per Capita$38,104
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$216M
Commute41 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent$760
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Uninsured6.6%
Smoking14.2%
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,019 ft (311 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute41 min
Broadband24.0%
Libraries1

Is Mount Carmel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Carmel receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Mount Carmel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Carmel is $61,500, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Carmel is $135,700, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Carmel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Mount Carmel has a population of 45 with a density of 1,125 people per square mile. The median age is 47.6 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.8%), with 2.2% Black.

Population

45
Total Population
1,125
People / sq mi
47.6yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
0.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Carmel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Carmel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Carmel is $61,500, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes.

Income: Mount Carmel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,500
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,104
Avg Weekly Wage$845
IRS Avg AGI$58,495

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)150
County GDP$216M

Business (County)

Restaurants11
Healthcare8
Retail28
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,775
49% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time41.4 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Carmel is $135,700, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $760 (35% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$135,700
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$760
35% below US avg
Rent Burden14.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.3%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,775
49% below US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Mount Carmel, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.6% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 26.3% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mount Carmel vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.2%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.7%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.3%
Uninsured6.6%
23% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.2%
Dental Visits65.5%
Premature Death9,986/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access62.1%
Healthcare Facilities8
Mount Carmel 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 is 45.0 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.0 inches
19% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,019 ft (311 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,125/sq mi
Coordinates39.4074°N, 84.8755°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18161
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.9-point margin. 24.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.2%
D 21.4%

Winner: Republican by 55.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.0%
11% below US avg
High School+62.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,125/sq mi
Total Area0.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants11
Retail Stores28

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute41.4 min
Drive Alone75.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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