Charlestown, IN

Living in Charlestown

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 59
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 41
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Colleges 45
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Schools 80
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Residents

8.2k Population +727 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$6.5k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office19%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$586 Median Monthly Rent +$183 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
LP gas3%
Utility gas53%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charlestown

United States45
Indiana52
Louisville Metro Area37
Clark County30

Property Crime in Charlestown

United States48
Indiana47
Louisville Metro Area49
Clark County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Charlestown

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding58
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charlestown, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Charlestown, IN

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St Francis School
6 miles, E
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St Mary Academy
9 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Charlestown, IN

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Spalding University
14 miles, S
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Bellarmine University
15 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Charlestown, IN

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Airports

Airports near Charlestown, IN

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Blue Grass Airport
64 miles, SE
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