Mount Carmel, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Union County County

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 $255,075 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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

Mount Carmel, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,500
18% below
$38,104 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
52% below
Zillow: $255,075
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
11% below
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Mount Carmel Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mount Carmel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
48%
Rent
65%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Carmel a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Carmel residents earn a median household income of $61,500 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,104. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Carmel is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,075. Median rent is $760/month, with 14.0% 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 1938.

Education

30.0% of adults in Mount Carmel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Carmel has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population45
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,500
Per Capita$38,104
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$216M
Avg Weekly Wage$845

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent$760
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$255,075
Housing Units23
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,986/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.8 in/yr
Elevation1,019 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute41 min
Broadband45.8%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Carmel was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.