Carlisle, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 4,283 (95% urban, 5% rural).
Population change since 2000: +22.5%
 
Males: 2,130  (49.7%)
Females: 2,153  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

38.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50047.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $92,902 (it was $47,528 in 2000)
Carlisle:

$92,902
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,302 (it was $19,467 in 2000)

Carlisle city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $203,816 (it was $92,600 in 2000)
Carlisle:

$203,816
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $222,624; detached houses: $241,565; townhouses or other attached units: $206,841; mobile homes: $17,726

Median gross rent in 2022: $901.

March 2022 cost of living index in Carlisle: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.7%
(4.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 40.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Carlisle, IA (2022)
    • 3,89094.2%White alone
    • 1022.5%Two or more races
    • 942.3%Hispanic
    • 190.5%Black alone

Races in Carlisle detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Carlisle, Iowa as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Carlisle is 370 to 1.


Crime rates in Carlisle by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
2
(53.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(50.9)
3
(76.2)
3
(75.6)
1
(24.1)
1
(23.7)
5
(116.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(46.1)
3
(69.1)
3
(68.7)
2
(47.3)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.7)
2
(46.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(22.9)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
3
(80.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.7)
1
(25.4)
2
(50.8)
18
(453.4)
13
(312.9)
26
(615.4)
20
(463.9)
8
(186.5)
5
(115.4)
28
(645.0)
23
(526.4)
12
(284.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
28
(755.1)
8
(206.4)
12
(308.0)
11
(279.7)
12
(304.6)
22
(554.2)
5
(120.3)
23
(544.4)
14
(324.8)
17
(396.3)
10
(230.7)
9
(207.3)
6
(137.3)
4
(94.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
30
(809.1)
17
(438.6)
15
(385.0)
18
(457.7)
8
(203.1)
23
(579.3)
46
(1,107)
55
(1,302)
47
(1,090)
29
(676.0)
32
(738.3)
41
(944.5)
38
(869.8)
35
(828.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(80.9)
0
(0.0)
2
(51.3)
0
(0.0)
3
(76.2)
5
(125.9)
1
(24.1)
5
(118.3)
10
(232.0)
5
(116.6)
1
(23.1)
2
(46.1)
1
(22.9)
6
(142.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(51.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(25.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(23.2)
1
(23.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index151.032.053.983.7106.6223.2136.5248.8284.4101.4107.5240.3213.3145.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Carlisle, IA

Crime rate in Carlisle detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 9 (8 officers - 8 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.83
Iowa average:

1.76
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Ancestries: German (21.0%), American (15.8%), English (11.8%), Scottish (10.9%), Irish (6.6%), Welsh (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/10/1870

Elevation: 950 feet

Land area: 4.33 square miles.

Population density: 989 people per square mile   (low).

Carlisle, Iowa map

19 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,362 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,306 (1.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (9.2 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (132.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (301.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hartford, IA (2.3 miles ),
Pleasant Hill, IA (2.4 miles ),
Runnells, IA (2.6 miles ),
Des Moines, IA (3.0 miles ),
Ackworth, IA (3.1 miles),
Swan, IA (3.1 miles),
Norwalk, IA (3.1 miles ),
Spring Hill, IA (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 41.50 N, Longitude: 93.49 W

Area code: 515

Distribution of median household income in Carlisle, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Carlisle, IA in 2022
Carlisle satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 29 buildings, average cost: $286,000
  • 2021: 51 buildings, average cost: $250,400
  • 2020: 22 buildings, average cost: $242,400
  • 2019: 14 buildings, average cost: $279,000
  • 2018: 18 buildings, average cost: $241,400
  • 2017: 19 buildings, average cost: $241,900
  • 2016: 15 buildings, average cost: $238,800
  • 2015: 16 buildings, average cost: $253,600
  • 2014: 13 buildings, average cost: $218,700
  • 2013: 60 buildings, average cost: $160,600
  • 2012: 7 buildings, average cost: $181,400
  • 2011: 11 buildings, average cost: $229,700
  • 2010: 20 buildings, average cost: $178,400
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2008: 11 buildings, average cost: $238,000
  • 2007: 10 buildings, average cost: $191,800
  • 2006: 31 buildings, average cost: $178,800
  • 2005: 33 buildings, average cost: $175,700
  • 2004: 15 buildings, average cost: $221,600
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $162,100
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $162,100
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $166,800
  • 1998: 7 buildings, average cost: $166,800
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $118,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Carlisle, IA residents
Average permit cost in Carlisle, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +198 (+6.0%).
Most common industries in Carlisle, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (12.5%)
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.1%)
  • Utilities (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (17.9%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Social assistance (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.8%)
Most common occupations in Carlisle, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.3%)
  • Carpenters (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.2%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.1%)

Average climate in Carlisle, Iowa

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Carlisle, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.4. This is worse than average.

City:

97.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.209. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.209
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.78. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.78
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.0417. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0417
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.3
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Carlisle-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 100% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.4 miles away from the Carlisle city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/13/1976, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 35.6 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carlisle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 219% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 396.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 364.2 miles away from Carlisle center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 364.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 349.4 miles away from Carlisle center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 449.2 miles away from Carlisle center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 366.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Warren County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Carlisle topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Carlisle:

  • CARLISLE CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND REHAB (680 COLE STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Carlisle:

  • BEHAVIORAL TECHNOLOGIES-PORTER (Hospital, about 5 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • PARKRIDGE NURSING AND REHAB CENT (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; PLEASANT HILL, IA)
  • FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DIALYSIS SERVICES DES MOINES SOUTH (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • THE HOMESTEAD LIVING AND LEARNING CENTER (Hospital, about 8 miles away; RUNNELLS, IA)
  • EASTON HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • FLEUR HEIGHTS CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)
  • METROPOLITAN MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; DES MOINES, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carlisle:

  • Drake University (about 12 miles; Des Moines, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 16 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 38 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 66 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 78 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 88 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 88 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)

Public high school in Carlisle:

Public elementary/middle schools in Carlisle:

  • CARLISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 703, Location: 430 SCHOOL ST, Grades: PK-3)
  • CARLISLE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 325 SCOTCHRIDGE RD, Grades: 6-8)
See full list of schools located in Carlisle

Library in Carlisle:

  • CARLISLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $110,462; Location: 135 SCHOOL ST; 24,031 books; 38 e-books; 580 audio materials; 40 video materials; 2 local licensed databases; 25 state licensed databases; 54 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Carlisle: Carlisle Water Treatment Plant (A), Carlisle (B), Carlisle Public Library (C), Carlisle City Hall (D), Carlisle Police Department (E), Carlisle City Fire Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Carlisle include: Carlisle United Methodist Church (A), Carlisle Christian Church (B), Fellowship Baptist Church (C), Missionary Baptist Church (D), Carlisle Community Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Carlisle Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Carlisle include: Carlisle City Park (1), Volunteer Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Ron Randleman - Football coach, Robert H. Lounsberry - Politician.

Warren County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Carlisle and their reported violations in the past:

CARLISLE WATER SUPPLY (Population served: 3,876, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
88 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
92 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Carlisle (2011 data):

  • Peoples Savings Bank: Carlisle Branch at 2720 Gateway Drive, branch established on 2003/02/02. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $143.3 mil, Deposits: $122.1 mil, headquarters in Indianola, IA, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Central South Bancorporation, Inc.
  • Great Western Bank: Carlisle Branch at 100 1st St, branch established on 1971/07/09. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited

For population 15 years and over in Carlisle:

Marital status in Carlisle, IA
  • Never married: 23.5%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Carlisle:

  • High school or higher: 93.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.0%
  • Unemployed: 1.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Carlisle
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Carlisle:

(Carlisle, Iowa Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Carlisle, IA (based on Warren County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,12329
Catholic4,6466
Evangelical Protestant4,22228
Other3313
None27,903-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Warren County:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Warren County:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
This county:

5.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Warren County:

3.83 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Warren County:

7.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Warren County:

30.6%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

56.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

56.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.7
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Carlisle:

18.8%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Carlisle:

8.2%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Carlisle:

7.1
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

30.6%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

64.2%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.0%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Carlisle, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$44,822$134,4662$5,328
Water Supply 3$25,027$100,1080$0
Sewerage 3$25,027$100,1080$0
Electric Power 2$23,712$142,2720$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,182$62,1840$0
Local Libraries 1$5,478$65,7362$5,751
Firefighters 0$0 16$3,010
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$2,776
Fire - Other 0$0 11$15,423
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$1,800
Totals for Government 14$129,249$110,78535$34,088

Carlisle government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $2,530,000 ($590.71)
    Water Utilities: $88,000 ($20.55)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $2,088,000 ($487.51)
    Police Protection: $808,000 ($188.65)
    Water Utilities: $435,000 ($101.56)
    Regular Highways: $420,000 ($98.06)
    Financial Administration: $419,000 ($97.83)
    Sewerage: $302,000 ($70.51)
    Health - Other: $256,000 ($59.77)
    Solid Waste Management: $204,000 ($47.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $194,000 ($45.30)
    Libraries: $189,000 ($44.13)
    Local Fire Protection: $145,000 ($33.85)
    General - Other: $94,000 ($21.95)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $53,000 ($12.37)
    Central Staff Services: $35,000 ($8.17)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $17,000 ($3.97)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $4,000 ($0.93)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $100,000 ($23.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $166,000 ($38.76)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $141,000 ($32.92)
    Sewerage: $95,000 ($22.18)
    Police Protection: $81,000 ($18.91)
    Regular Highways: $54,000 ($12.61)
    Water Utilities: $21,000 ($4.90)
    Health - Other: $20,000 ($4.67)
    Libraries: $2,000 ($0.47)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,671,000 ($390.15)

Carlisle government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $899,000 ($209.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $234,000 ($54.63)
    Other: $131,000 ($30.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $86,000 ($20.08)
    Housing and Community Development: $58,000 ($13.54)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $9,000 ($2.10)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $115,000 ($26.85)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $195,000 ($45.53)
    General Revenue - Other: $79,000 ($18.45)
    Sale of Property: $47,000 ($10.97)
    Rents: $29,000 ($6.77)
    Interest Earnings: $14,000 ($3.27)
    Fines and Forfeits: $7,000 ($1.63)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $2,768,000 ($646.28)
    Water Utilities: $585,000 ($136.59)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $513,000 ($119.78)
    Other: $42,000 ($9.81)
    General Local Government Support: $33,000 ($7.70)
  • Tax - Property: $1,952,000 ($455.76)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $469,000 ($109.50)
    Other License: $215,000 ($50.20)
    Public Utilities Sales: $30,000 ($7.00)
    Other Selective Sales: $11,000 ($2.57)

Carlisle government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $8,693,000 ($2029.65)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,609,000 ($1776.56)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,083,000 ($252.86)

Carlisle government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $5,360,000 ($1251.46)

Businesses in Carlisle, IA

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 5

Strongest AM radio stations in Carlisle:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWKY (1150 AM; 1 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: PUTBRESE COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carlisle:

  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJMC (89.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: MINORITY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDFR (91.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K269EJ (101.7 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA)
  • KJJY (92.5 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KVJZ (106.3 FM; ANKENY, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHKI (97.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KLTI-FM (104.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KRKQ (98.3 FM; BOONE, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSTM (88.9 FM; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: SIMPSON COLLEGE)
  • KWDM (88.7 FM; WEST DES MOINES, IA; Owner: W. DES MOINES COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • KZZQ (99.5 FM; WINTERSET, IA; Owner: POSITIVE IMPACT MEDIA, INC.)
  • K213DV (90.5 FM; PLEASANT HILL, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K209EN (89.7 FM; CLIVE, IA; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Carlisle:

  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRPG-LP (Channel 43; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K41DD (Channel 41; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K29EA (Channel 29; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • K46EY (Channel 46; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
Carlisle fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Carlisle fatal accident list:

Sep 21, 1988 05:00 PM, 5, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 312ft / 94.7mTotal length
  • 29,040Total average daily traffic
  • 1,891Total average daily truck traffic
  • 29,040Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Carlisle, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Carlisle, IA
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED12$140,2078$126,56445$149,5751$44,8102$206,2051$35,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$87,7100$05$187,9280$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$233,3102$62,17512$169,8181$56,9300$02$23,360
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$158,8101$91,2508$150,8751$10,4900$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$249,5200$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0108.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$170,9303$197,443
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$128,5701$163,850
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0108.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Carlisle, IA
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Carlisle, IA - Value

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 37 took place in 2014, and the least - 0 in 2011. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Carlisle, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (33.3%), and Other (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Carlisle, IA
    • 5733.3%Outside Fires
    • 4727.5%Other
    • 4626.9%Structure Fires
    • 2112.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Carlisle, IA
Most common first names in Carlisle, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert3071.7 years
James2371.1 years
Mary2282.5 years
Charles2077.4 years
Donald1873.3 years
William1681.5 years
John1570.4 years
Kenneth1471.2 years
Fred1382.8 years
George1271.7 years
Most common last names in Carlisle, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2178.8 years
Thompson1075.5 years
Bartholomew1079.1 years
Owens1080.0 years
King985.9 years
Johnson978.0 years
Schooler981.8 years
Miller882.8 years
Patterson880.0 years
Tilton884.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Carlisle, IA
  • 84.6%Utility gas
  • 12.8%Electricity
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Carlisle, IA
  • 67.5%Utility gas
  • 29.8%Electricity
  • 2.8%No fuel used


Carlisle compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.

Carlisle on our top lists:

  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Indonesia (population 500+)"
There are 23 pilots and 11 other airmen in this city.
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