New Carlisle, IN

Indiana · St. Joseph County · South Bend-Mishawaka Metro

New Carlisle is a small town in Indiana with a population of 2,110. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

2,110 Population 1,039/sq mi density

$65,625 Median Income $29,746 per capita

$180,100 Home Value $266,214 Zillow

$1,193 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

52 Violent Crime/100K 314 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.3 / 5.0

$65,625 median income, 1.2% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$180,100 home value, $1,193/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

52 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)

B+

Education

3.6 / 5.0

32.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $65,625

13% lower than US avg

Home Value $180,100

36% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 52/100K

86% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 32.2%

4% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,193

3% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 32.7%

2% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.2%

67% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.8%

69% lower than US avg

How New Carlisle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,110

Median Age37.1 yrs

Density1,039/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans9.1%

Economy

Median Income$65,625

Per Capita$29,746

Unemployment1.2%

Poverty3.8%

County GDP$19,493M

Commute27 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$180,100

Rent$1,193

Ownership74.8%

Zillow$266,214

Housing Units896

Rent Burden24.7%

Crime

Violent52/100K

Property314/100K

Health

Obesity32.7%

Uninsured6.8%

Smoking13.8%

Depression29.2%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI41 (Good)

Rain42.6 in/yr

Sunny Days275/yr

Elevation807 ft (246 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+32.2%

High School+94.1%

Graduate+4.7%

School Score5.56

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%

Commute27 min

Broadband89.7%

EV Stations2

Libraries15

Is New Carlisle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Carlisle receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. New Carlisle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Carlisle is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Carlisle is $180,100, 36% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

New Carlisle is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 314 per 100,000, 84% below the national average.

Education

32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

New Carlisle experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches, including 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

New Carlisle has a population of 2,110 with a density of 1,039 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 57% female and 43% male. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 2% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.8% of residents. 9.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.9% of residents have a disability. 96.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,110

Total Population

1,039

People / sq mi

37.1yrs

Median Age

5% below US avg

2.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43%

Female 57%

Race & Ethnicity

New Carlisle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.8%

25% above US avg

Spanish 2.2%

84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Carlisle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Carlisle is $65,625, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,746 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,140, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 6,539 business establishments, including 630 restaurants. The cost of living index is 93.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes. 13.4% of workers work from home.

Income: New Carlisle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,625
	13% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$29,746
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,140
IRS Avg AGI	$73,799
Gini Index	0.472 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.2%
	67% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.8%
	69% below US avg
Establishments (County)	6,539
County GDP	$19,493M

Business (County)

Restaurants	630
Healthcare	722
Retail	895
Manufacturing	315

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,800
	37% above US avg
Cost of Living	93.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.67%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	27.4 min
Drive Alone	80.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.4%

Walkability

The median home value in New Carlisle is $180,100, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,214, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 97.5% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,193 (3% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $882 for a one-bedroom to $1,096 for a two-bedroom apartment. 74.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 896 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1977. The average annual property tax is $4,800 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 24.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$180,100
	36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$266,214
Median List Price	$201,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$201,450
$/Sq Ft	$180
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	97.5%
Price Drops	50.0%
Inventory	4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,193
	3% above US avg
Rent Burden	24.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	74.8%
Owner-Occupied	74.8%
Renter-Occupied	25.2%
Housing Units	896
Median Year Built	1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,800
	37% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.67%

In New Carlisle, 32.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 31.4% have high blood pressure. 13.8% are current smokers. 19.4% report binge drinking. 21.4% are physically inactive. 29.2% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.0% experience frequent mental distress. 6.8% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,111. The dentist ratio is 1:1,565. 85.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.5 out of 10.

Health Metrics: New Carlisle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	32.7%
	2% above US avg
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	31.4%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	6.1%
Cancer	7.7%
Stroke	2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.8%
	1% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.4%
Physical Inactivity	21.4%
Depression	29.2%
Mental Distress	19.0%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.3%
Uninsured	6.8%
	21% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,111
Dentists	1:1,565
Mental Health	1:369
Checkup Rate	78.2%
Dental Visits	68.6%
Premature Death	9,846/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.5/10
Exercise Access	85.0%
Healthcare Facilities	722

New Carlisle has a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 314 per 100,000, 84% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, New Carlisle receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: New Carlisle vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	52.3/100K
	86% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	314.0/100K
	84% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	23
Traffic Accidents	32
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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New Carlisle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 65.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	50.0°F
	7% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	807 ft (246 m)
Area	2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density	1,039/sq mi
Coordinates	41.7066°N, 86.5072°W
Timezone	America/Indiana/Indianapolis
County	St. Joseph County County
Nearest Airport	South Bend International (SBN) 10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.6"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 65.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0449 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	7.7 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	37.2 / 100
Community Resilience	90.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	107 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	130 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	110 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	86 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,128 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	29 km	36
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	42 km	31
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	68 km	5
May 27, 2019	EF3	87 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	53 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	12 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	93 km	5
May 13, 1980	EF3	62 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	38 km	0
Mar 12, 1976	EF3	49 km	0
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	90 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	92 km	5
Oct 24, 1967	EF3	62 km	0
Nov 26, 1965	EF3	1 km	0
Nov 12, 1965	EF3	83 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	40 km	10
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	70 km	0
Apr 30, 1962	EF3	63 km	0
Apr 30, 1962	EF3	4 km	0
Jul 23, 1961	EF3	81 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	31 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OGDEN DUNS (863 ac, 1986).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1986	OGDEN DUNS	863	60 km
2021	21-INDU TOLLESTON DUNES EAST	594	59 km
2017	17 INDU COWLES DUNES	522	50 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-4°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	27°F (-3°C)	1.8 in	Driest
March	37°F (3°C)	2.9 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.4 in
June	69°F (20°C)	4.1 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
October	52°F (11°C)	3.2 in
November	40°F (5°C)	3.5 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	3.1 in

New Carlisle has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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New Carlisle is located in St. Joseph County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 50% of the vote, a 1.5-point margin. 89.7% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 15 public libraries serving the community. 722 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.5%

D 50%

Winner: Democrat by 1.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	23
Traffic Accidents	32
Avg Accident Severity	2.7 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	32.2%
	4% below US avg
High School+	94.1%
Graduate Degree+	4.7%
School Test Score	5.56

B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,039/sq mi
Total Area	2.1 sq mi
County	St. Joseph County County

Services

Broadband Access	89.7%
Avg Download Speed	123.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	29.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	15
Healthcare Facilities	722
Restaurants	630
Retail Stores	895

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	27.4 min
Drive Alone	80.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	13.4%

Average costs for common services in New Carlisle. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$233 ($140–$373)
Specialist Visit	$327 ($187–$513)
Urgent Care Visit	$187 ($93–$327)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,053 ($746–$4,665)
Dental Cleaning	$121 ($70–$187)
Dental Filling	$233 ($140–$373)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($23–$70)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$70 ($47–$112)
Brake Pad Replacement	$280 ($140–$467)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($19–$70)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$560 ($373–$933)
Battery Replacement	$187 ($93–$327)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$93 ($56–$140)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$84 ($47–$131)
HVAC Repair	$373 ($140–$746)
HVAC System Install	$6,531 ($3,732–$11,196)
Roof Repair	$933 ($373–$1,866)
Roof Replacement	$8,397 ($5,132–$13,995)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,400 ($467–$3,266)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,995 ($4,665–$27,990)
DUI Defense	$4,665 ($1,866–$9,330)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,400 ($746–$2,799)
Will Preparation	$467 ($187–$933)
Trust Preparation	$2,333 ($933–$4,665)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28–$93)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$140 ($70–$233)
Manicure	$23 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$37 ($23–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$121)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.83 ($2.80–$5.13)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.27 ($2.33–$4.67)
Loaf of Bread	$3.55 ($2.33–$5.13)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.20 ($2.80–$6.06)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.13 ($3.73–$7.00)
Rice (per lb)	$0.93 ($0.56–$1.68)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$131 ($75–$233)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$140)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$112)
Internet (Monthly)	$65 ($37–$93)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$93)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$79 ($47–$140)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$187 ($70–$467)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,866 ($1,120–$3,266)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$65 ($28–$121)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.46–$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$93 ($28–$233)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$70)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,120 ($560–$2,333)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$933 ($467–$1,866)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$373 ($187–$653)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($23–$93)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$933 ($373–$2,333)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,663 ($4,665–$27,990)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$93)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$93 ($47–$187)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$93)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($19–$70)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$280 ($140–$467)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$187 ($93–$373)

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Top Industries in St. Joseph County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	23,097	717	$62,191	1.33
Retail Trade	13,316	849	$36,635	1.10
Manufacturing	13,078	356	$68,948	1.32
Accommodation & Food Services	11,246	611	$23,423	1.02
Educational Services	8,857	90	$93,841	3.54
Wholesale Trade	5,641	465	$77,516	1.18
Construction	5,631	482	$73,941	0.89
Administrative & Waste Services	5,029	399	$43,662	0.71
Professional & Technical Services	4,936	765	$81,951	0.59
Other Services	3,917	542	$47,991	1.07
Transportation & Warehousing	3,823	198	$55,471	0.75
Finance & Insurance	3,500	407	$89,911	0.71
Arts & Entertainment	2,708	90	$34,196	1.33
Real Estate	1,727	260	$57,588	0.92
Information & Technology	1,253	120	$73,606	0.55
Management of Companies	871	46	$110,998	0.43
Utilities	201	8	$115,459	0.44

Schools in New Carlisle

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
New Prairie High School	High	979	57	17.2:1
New Prairie Middle School	Middle	705	35	20.1:1
Olive Township Elementary School	Elementary	477	23	20.7:1

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Radio Stations near New Carlisle

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WETF-LP FM 105.7 South Bend, IN	—	MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near New Carlisle

3 campgrounds found near New Carlisle.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Dunewood Campground	4.4/5	66	$25
Dunbar Group Site	4.3/5	1	$100
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites	3.4/5	5	$25

National Parks Near New Carlisle

13 national parks and monuments found near New Carlisle.

Park	Type	Fee
Bass Lake State Beach	State Park	Free
Grand Mere State Park	State Park	Free
Indiana Dunes National Park	National Park	$20
Indiana Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Jasper Dairy Road Park	State Park	Free
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park	State Park	Free
Potato Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Saugatuck Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Tippecanoe River State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren Trail State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Warren Woods State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — New Carlisle

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	1,863	$53,750
2015	1,874	$53,684
2017	1,896	$54,722
2019	2,152	$63,021
2021	1,897	$61,613
2023	1,914	$65,625

Museums in New Carlisle

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ANDREWS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2694717771	$99,156,317
SIEGFRIED H. HORN ARCHAELOGOICAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2694713273	$99,156,317
NORTHERN IN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5742359664	$1,547,772
FERNWOOD RESORT	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		2696956491	$1,249,805
STUDEBAKER NATIONAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5742359714	$937,935
HESSTON STEAM MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2197782783	$247,684
BERRIEN COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	313 NORTH CASS STREET	2694711202	$210,386
HISTORIC NEW CARLISLE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5746543897	$153,358
BUCHANAN ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		2696974005	$59,511
NEW BUFFALO RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM			$48,270
PEOPLE ENGAGING IN PRESERVATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$39,017
REGION OF THREE OAKS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2697569355	$10,328
JOSHUA TREE EARTH AND SPACE MUSEUM	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM		5747842291	$800
1839 COURT HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2694711202
BUCHANAN PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	16014 WEST CLEAR LAKE RD	2696952057
COPSHAHOLM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2192359664
DOOR PRAIRIE AUTO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2405 INDIANA AVE	2193261337
FERNWOOD BOTANICAL GARDEN & NATURE PRESERVE	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	13988 RANGE LINE RD	2696956491
FORT ST JOSEPH HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
FORT ST JOSEPH MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2696834702
GALIEN WOODS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
LAPORTE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2193246767
MILITARY HONOR PARK AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	4300 VETERANS DRIVE	5742612066
NILES ART ASSOCIATION	ART MUSEUM		2696836415
OMNI MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5742882513
SCARLET MACAW	GENERAL MUSEUM		2694268226

Libraries in New Carlisle

Name	Address	Annual Visits
LA PORTE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	904 INDIANA AVENUE	307,589
BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY	215 WEST UNION STREET	102,415
NEW CARLISLE & OLIVE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	408 SOUTH BRAY STREET	80,350
BRIDGMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY	4460 LAKE STREET	71,580
NEW BUFFALO TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	33 NORTH THOMPSON STREET	70,000
BUCHANAN DISTRICT LIBRARY	128 EAST FRONT STREET	48,753
GALIEN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	302 NORTH CLEVELAND AVENUE	8,307
WALKERTON-LINCOLN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	300 MICHIGAN STREET	4,420
THREE OAKS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY	3 NORTH ELM STREET	4,100

Farmers Markets in New Carlisle

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Buchanan Farmer' Market	112 Days Avenue				Visit
LaPorte Farmers Market	Downtown on State St. North of Courthouse
Matthys Farm Market	57754 Crumstown Hwy	01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015	Mon: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM;Tue: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM;Wed: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 8:30 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 8:30 AM-6:0		Visit
Niles French Market	corner of Front & Main Street				Visit
The La Porte Farmers Market	Lincolnway and Monroe Street, Downtown LaPorte	05/17/2014 to 10/25/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Three Oaks Farmers Market	15 S Central	05/25/2013 to 10/26/2013	Sat: 9:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Urban Garden Farmers Market	1005-1006 Portage Ave	06/03/2017 to 10/28/2017	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in New Carlisle

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Back Road Brewery	Restaurant, Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Beer & Ale, Brewery	308 Perry St	2193627623	Visit
Bob's Tavern 19th Hole	Bars, Cocktail Lounges, American Restaurants, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Cocktail Lounge Re	26582 Us Highway 20	5742330297, 5749680462, 5742892318	Visit
Free Run Cellars	Winery, Winery and Brewery, Brewery	9185 Union	2694696885	Visit
Ghost Island Brewery	Brewers	1 Riverview Rd	2192424800	Visit
Greenbush Brewing Co	Brewers	5870 Sawyer Rd	2694051223	Visit
Greenbush Brewing Company	Restaurant, Food & Drink, Brewery, Breweries	5885 Sawyer Rd	12694051076, 2694051076	Visit
Hickory Creek Winery	Vineyards, Wineries & Vineyards, Food & Drink, Brewers, Wineries	750 Browntown Rd	2694221100, 12694221100	Visit
Pleasant House Brewing Company	Brewery and Gastropub	9 N Elm St		Visit
Round Barn Brewery & Public House	Restaurant, Brewery, Beer Garden, and American Restaurant, Brewers	9151 First St	12693267059, 2693267059	Visit
Round Barn Winery, Distillery & Brewery Estate	Winery, Brewery, and Wine Bar	10983 Hills Rd	8007169463	Visit
Starz	Bars & Grills Beer Taverns & Pubs, Bars & Grills, Beer Taverns & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar &	1505 Kendall St	5742887827	Visit
Tapistry Brewing Co	Brewers, Brewery and Pub	4236 Lake St	2692667349	Visit
Transient Artisan Ales	Breweries, Food & Drink	4229 Lake St

Nursing Homes in New Carlisle

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
HAMILTON GROVE 31869 CHICAGO TR	Non profit - Corporation	85	75	4/5	—	4/5	2/5	5746542200
MILLER'S MERRY MANOR 220 E DUNN RD	Government - County	70	53	4/5	—	3/5	4/5	5746547244

Pharmacies in New Carlisle

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CVS - 6486	8989 EAST UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 20	574-654-3148

Cell Towers in New Carlisle

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
NILES CELL SITE: 2814 U.S. #31 NORTH	TOWER	152
51740 County Line Road	GTOWER	107
51740 County Line Road	GTOWER	107
51740 County Line Road	TOWER	107
3538 Monroe Street (82304)	MTOWER	106
3538 Monroe Street (82304)	MTOWER	106
16170 Lakeside Road (111338)	GTOWER	102
16170 Lakeside Road (111338)	GTOWER	102
31355 Fulmer Street DUP, Lot 12	GTOWER	96
14242 THREE OAKS RD (111250)	GTOWER	96
14242 THREE OAKS RD (111250)	GTOWER	96
31355 Fulmer Street DUP, Lot 12	GTOWER	96
3689 East County Road 800 North (110925)	GTOWER	95
3689 East County Road 800 North (110925)	GTOWER	95
1123 Mayflower Road (98314)	GTOWER	81
1123 Mayflower Road (98314)	GTOWER	81
5615 North 350 East (416)	LTOWER	79
5615 North 350 East (416)	LTOWER	79
8355 North 600 East (82303)	LTOWER	76
8355 North 600 East (82303)	LTOWER	76
64995 LIBERTY TRAIL	TOWER	67
10781 Maudlin Road (16708)	MTOWER	61
10781 Maudlin Road (16708)	MTOWER	61
825-B South Whittacker (111081)	MTOWER	49
825-B South Whittacker (111081)	MTOWER	49

Fire Stations in New Carlisle

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
New Carlisle Fire Department	204 E Michigan ST	Mostly career			574-654-3244

Power Plants Near New Carlisle

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
ST JOSEPH ENERGY CENTER	NATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE	221112	-86.5	OP
OLIVEPV	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-86.5	OP

Bridges in New Carlisle

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	117	12,966	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	117	12,966	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	215	540	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1956	215	317	G

Amtrak Stations in New Carlisle

2 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
New Buffalo, MI	226 North Whittaker Street	TRAIN
South Bend, IN	2702 West Washington Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near New Carlisle

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ANR PIPELINE COMPANY - BRIDGMAN COMPRESSOR STATION (N5575)	3372 BROWNTOWN ROAD	BERRIEN

Airports Near New Carlisle

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Michigan City Municipal Airport	MGC	Medium Airport
Porter County Municipal Airport	VPZ	Medium Airport
South Bend International Airport	SBN	Medium Airport
Alley Oop Airport	—	Small Airport
Almena Airport	—	Small Airport
Ames Field	—	Small Airport
Andrews University Airpark	—	Small Airport
Arens Field	—	Small Airport
Arrowhead Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Ball Field	—	Small Airport
Baroda Airport	—	Small Airport
Benedick Airport	—	Small Airport
Berger Airport	—	Small Airport
Birkey Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackmon Field	—	Small Airport
Bodin Airport	—	Small Airport
C. V. Airport	—	Small Airport
Chain-O-Lakes Airport	—	Small Airport
Countryview Airport	—	Small Airport
Creighton Airport	—	Small Airport
Crump Airport	—	Small Airport
Culp Airport	—	Small Airport
Dague Strip	—	Small Airport
Ddt Field	—	Small Airport
Dillon Airport	—	Small Airport
Dowagiac Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Drake Field	—	Small Airport
Dreessen Field	—	Small Airport
Eby Field	—	Small Airport
Elkhart Municipal Airport	EKI	Small Airport
Flying M Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying U Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Foos Field	—	Small Airport
Fulton County Airport	RCR	Small Airport
Goshen Municipal Airport	GSH	Small Airport
Gutwein Airport	—	Small Airport
H R Weisser Airport	—	Small Airport
Hancock Airport	—	Small Airport
Heritage Farm Field	—	Small Airport
Hunter Airport	—	Small Airport
Hustons Airport	—	Small Airport
I & C Field	—	Small Airport
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport	NLE	Small Airport
Kerby Field	—	Small Airport
La Porte Municipal Airport	LPO	Small Airport
Lou Abbett Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Mattawan Airpark	—	Small Airport
May's Strip	—	Small Airport
Mentone Airport	—	Small Airport
Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in New Carlisle

17 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Baroda Police Department
Berrien Springs-Oronoko Police Department
Bridgman Police Department
Buchanan Police Department
Chikaming Township Police Department
Lakeside Township Police Department
LaPorte City Police	1206 Michigan Avenue
New Buffalo Police Department
New Buffalo Police Department
New Troy Police Department
New Troy Police Department
Pokagon Band Tribal Police	2906 Prairie Avenue
South Bend Police Department	101 West Sample Street
St. Joseph County Police
Three Oaks Police Department
Three Oaks Police Department
Walkerton Police Department	300 Illinois Street

Grocery Stores in New Carlisle

3 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
CVS 6486	Other	8988 E US Highway 20
DOLLAR GENERAL 4223	Other	888 US 20 West
Groceries by Joe	Supermarket	485 E Michigan St

Treatment Centers in New Carlisle

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Groups Recover Together	Substance Abuse	888-858-1723
NorthShore Health Centers	Substance Abuse	219-763-8112

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Carlisle

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF BENTON HARBOR & ST JOSEPH MICH	731 POTAWATOMA DR
NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF CRUMSTOWN IN	55418 SUMERSET LN
NEW CARLISLE WESLEYAN CHURCH	32645 EARLY RD
NEW PRAIRIE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH INC	PO BOX 609
PRAIRIE GARDENS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH	29301 LYNN ST
SERBIAN ORTHODOX MONASTERY OF NATIVITY OF THE MOTHER OF GOD	32787 EARLY RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Carlisle

What is the population of New Carlisle?

New Carlisle has a population of 2,110 residents and is located in Indiana. The population density is 1,039 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.1 years. The population is 57% female and 43% male.

Is New Carlisle expensive to live in?

New Carlisle is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 93.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,100 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,193 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is New Carlisle safe?

New Carlisle is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 52 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 314 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, New Carlisle receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in New Carlisle?

New Carlisle has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 65.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in New Carlisle?

The job market in New Carlisle is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,140. There are 6,539 business establishments in the area, including 630 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 27 minutes, and 13.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in New Carlisle?

The median home value in New Carlisle is $180,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,214. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,193. Fair market rent is $882 for a 1-bedroom and $1,096 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 74.8%. The average annual property tax is $4,800.

How are the schools in New Carlisle?

Schools in New Carlisle score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.2% of adults in New Carlisle hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is New Carlisle?

The obesity rate in New Carlisle is 32.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.8% of adults are smokers. 21.4% are physically inactive. 29.2% of residents report depression. 6.8% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 85.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,111.

What is transportation like in New Carlisle?

The average commute in New Carlisle is 27 minutes. 80.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 13.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of New Carlisle?

The racial and ethnic makeup of New Carlisle is 95.5% White, 2% Hispanic or Latino. 97.8% of residents speak only English at home. 9.1% of the population are military veterans. 13.9% of residents have a disability. 96.3% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Hudson Lake, IN 1,245 pop · 2.3 mi Three Oaks, MI 1,322 pop · 8.4 mi Ardmore, IN 1,807 pop · 9.5 mi Buchanan, MI 4,259 pop · 11.1 mi South Bend, IN 102,866 pop · 12.5 mi North Liberty, IN 1,838 pop · 12.7 mi La Porte, IN 22,125 pop · 12.7 mi Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI 1,468 pop · 13.4 mi New Buffalo, MI 1,306 pop · 13.5 mi Notre Dame, IN 6,754 pop · 13.9 mi Niles, MI 11,838 pop · 16.0 mi Bridgman, MI 2,383 pop · 16.1 mi Walkerton, IN 2,052 pop · 16.7 mi Mishawaka, IN 50,907 pop · 17.8 mi

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