Charlestown, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 8,402 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: +40.2%
Males: 3,812  (45.4%)
Females: 4,590  (54.6%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47111, 47130, 47163.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,656 (it was $28,238 in 2000)
Charlestown:

$65,656
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,642 (it was $13,892 in 2000)

Charlestown city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $206,877 (it was $69,500 in 2000)
Charlestown:

$206,877
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $243,528; detached houses: $254,216; townhouses or other attached units: $221,328; in 2-unit structures: $383,739; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $137,942; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $175,036; mobile homes: $71,495

Median gross rent in 2022: $768.

March 2022 cost of living index in Charlestown: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.5%
(13.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 12.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.6% for other race residents, 21.4% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Charlestown, IN (2022)
    • 6,80483.3%White alone
    • 5466.7%Two or more races
    • 4044.9%Hispanic
    • 2723.3%Black alone
    • 1071.3%Other race alone
    • 500.6%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Charlestown, Indiana as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Charlestown is 8,042 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Charlestown by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

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)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.2)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.1)
1
(11.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.8)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
3
(39.6)
1
(13.1)
3
(39.0)
2
(25.7)
1
(12.4)
1
(12.2)
2
(24.4)
1
(12.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.8)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(27.2)
3
(39.6)
4
(52.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
72
(881.1)
59
(720.5)
47
(569.8)
18
(212.7)
14
(161.9)
19
(224.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
81
(1,101)
71
(936.1)
106
(1,390)
68
(882.9)
26
(334.1)
31
(383.1)
39
(477.2)
43
(525.1)
22
(266.7)
12
(141.8)
12
(138.8)
11
(129.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
190
(2,582)
292
(3,850)
348
(4,565)
198
(2,571)
102
(1,311)
192
(2,373)
136
(1,664)
133
(1,624)
101
(1,225)
63
(744.6)
45
(520.5)
71
(837.1)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(40.8)
4
(52.7)
6
(78.7)
8
(103.9)
3
(38.6)
6
(74.2)
15
(183.6)
16
(195.4)
5
(60.6)
9
(106.4)
13
(150.4)
4
(47.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(13.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(35.5)
2
(23.1)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index189.0254.1300.6195.086.6131.4304.3268.8199.8100.275.0104.1

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 Charlestown, IN

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 16 (15 officers - 15 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.84
Indiana average:

1.88
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Ancestries: American (18.9%), German (17.6%), English (15.2%), Irish (6.0%), Italian (6.0%), European (2.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 590 feet

Land area: 2.33 square miles.

Population density: 3,603 people per square mile   (average).

Charlestown, Indiana map

220 residents are foreign born (1.2% Latin America, 0.8% Africa).

This city:

2.7%
Indiana:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,516 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $909 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Louisville, KY (16.1 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (257.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Goshen, KY (2.4 miles ),
Memphis, IN (2.4 miles ),
Sellersburg, IN (2.6 miles ),
River Bluff, KY (2.6 miles ),
Utica, IN (2.9 miles ),
Henryville, IN (2.9 miles ),
Prospect, KY (2.9 miles ),
Green Spring, KY (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.45 N, Longitude: 85.67 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,791 (-21.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 607 (15.1%)

Area code: 812

Distribution of median household income in Charlestown, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Charlestown, IN in 2022
Charlestown satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 59 buildings, average cost: $236,700
  • 2021: 171 buildings, average cost: $303,800
  • 2020: 156 buildings, average cost: $211,500
  • 2019: 110 buildings, average cost: $168,900
  • 2018: 66 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2017: 53 buildings, average cost: $148,900
  • 2016: 39 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2015: 35 buildings, average cost: $139,300
  • 2014: 19 buildings, average cost: $153,900
  • 2013: 20 buildings, average cost: $126,700
  • 2012: 61 buildings, average cost: $43,600
  • 2011: 10 buildings, average cost: $130,500
  • 2010: 13 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2009: 16 buildings, average cost: $179,900
  • 2008: 21 buildings, average cost: $179,100
  • 2007: 37 buildings, average cost: $185,300
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $180,500
  • 2005: 45 buildings, average cost: $183,800
  • 2004: 68 buildings, average cost: $174,000
  • 2003: 29 buildings, average cost: $92,700
  • 2002: 31 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 14 buildings, average cost: $29,800
  • 2000: 14 buildings, average cost: $29,800
  • 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $29,800
  • 1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $29,600
  • 1997: 12 buildings, average cost: $30,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Charlestown, IN residents
Average permit cost in Charlestown, IN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Indiana:

2.8%
Historical population in Charlestown, IN
Historical housing units in Charlestown, IN
Most common industries in Charlestown, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.5%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Charlestown, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.9%)
  • Child care workers (5.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)

Average climate in Charlestown, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Charlestown, Indiana environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 102. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

102
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.257. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.257
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 10.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.5
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.690. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.690
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 32.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

32.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 18.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Charlestown-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 74% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 12.4 miles away from the Charlestown city center killed 6 people and injured 86 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and injured 190 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Charlestown-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 104% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 120.2 miles away from Charlestown center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from Charlestown center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 120.2 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 122.5 miles away from Charlestown center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 119.2 miles away from Charlestown center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 118.1 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 Clark County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Charlestown topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Charlestown:

  • SAINT CATHERINE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (Proprietary, 2200 MARKET ST)
  • MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH CAR (2200 MARKET ST, PO BOX 69)
  • COMMUNITY SKILLED CARE (2200 MARKET STREET, PO BOX 69)
  • LONGWORTH SKILLED CARE CENTER (PO BOX 9)
  • LONGWORTH VILLA (9520 STATE ROAD 62 WEST)

Airports located in Charlestown:

Amtrak station near Charlestown:

  • 12 miles: LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSONVILLE (JEFFERSONVILLE, 500 WILLINGER LANE) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar, taxi stand, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Charlestown:

  • Indiana University-Southeast (about 12 miles; New Albany, IN; Full-time enrollment: 5,050)
  • The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about 15 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,360)
  • Jefferson Community and Technical College (about 15 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 7,950)
  • Bellarmine University (about 17 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 3,180)
  • Sullivan University (about 17 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 5,129)
  • University of Louisville (about 18 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 16,640)
  • Kentucky State University (about 48 miles; Frankfort, KY; FT enrollment: 2,112)

Public high school in Charlestown:

Public elementary/middle schools in Charlestown:

See full list of schools located in Charlestown

Library in Charlestown:

  • CHARLESTOWN CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,532,159; Location: 51 CLARK ROAD; 132,481 books; 5,028 audio materials; 4,676 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 37 state licensed databases; 293 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Charlestown Fire Department Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Shopping Center: Jay C Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Charlestown City - City Court (304 Main Crossing Street).

Clark 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 Charlestown and their reported violations in the past:

CHARLESTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT (Population served: 6,800, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-1997, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (2 times from DEC-31-2006 to MAR-17-2010)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

70.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.2%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Banks with branches in Charlestown (2011 data):

  • The New Washington State Bank: Charlestown Branch at 1083 Market Street, branch established on 1994/05/02; Charlestown Drive-Thru Branch at 248 Market St., branch established on 2002/10/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $226.7 mil, Deposits: $199.5 mil, headquarters in New Washington, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: New Independent Bancshares, Inc.
  • River Valley Financial Bank: Charlestown Branch at 1025 State Road 62, branch established on 2003/04/14. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $406.8 mil, Deposits: $305.7 mil, headquarters in Madison, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 9 total offices
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: Charlestown Branch at 890 Main Street, branch established on 1994/05/16. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • MainSource Bank: Charlestown Branch at 1111 Market Street, branch established on 1982/06/04. Info updated 2009/12/09: Bank assets: $2,729.1 mil, Deposits: $2,167.0 mil, headquarters in Greensburg, IN, positive income, 86 total offices, Holding Company: Mainsource Financial Group, Inc.
  • First Savings Bank, F.S.B.: 1100 Market St Branch at 1100 Market Street, branch established on 1993/08/30. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $539.9 mil, Deposits: $372.8 mil, headquarters in Clarksville, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Charlestown:

Marital status in Charlestown, IN
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 47.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 16.1%

For population 25 years and over in Charlestown:

  • High school or higher: 88.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Indiana average:

11.3

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Charlestown, IN (based on Clark County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,80476
Catholic10,1508
Mainline Protestant7,66346
Black Protestant6614
Other3402
None72,614-
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: 20
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Clark County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 36
This county:

3.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 65
Here:

6.19 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.8%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.4%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

45.3%
State:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Charlestown:

40.0%
State:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.0%
State:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.9%
State:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Charlestown:

6.8
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

31.9%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
Charlestown:

52.4%
State:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.8%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Charlestown, IN 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 17$79,684$56,2480$0
Sewerage 8$21,276$31,9140$0
Parks and Recreation 7$24,259$41,5870$0
Solid Waste Management 5$18,239$43,7740$0
Other Government Administration 5$19,871$47,6906$3,514
Streets and Highways 4$14,967$44,9010$0
Financial Administration 4$17,643$52,9290$0
Police - Other 2$8,343$50,0580$0
Totals for Government 52$204,282$47,1426$3,514

Charlestown government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $1,145,000 ($136.28)
    Housing and Community Development: $428,000 ($50.94)
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $5,132,000 ($610.81)
    Police Protection: $1,531,000 ($182.22)
    Sewerage: $1,481,000 ($176.27)
    Public Welfare - Other: $787,000 ($93.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $676,000 ($80.46)
    Central Staff Services: $482,000 ($57.37)
    Financial Administration: $422,000 ($50.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $337,000 ($40.11)
    Regular Highways: $333,000 ($39.63)
    General Public Buildings: $115,000 ($13.69)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $10,000 ($1.19)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,063,000 ($245.54)

Charlestown government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,102,000 ($131.16)
    Solid Waste Management: $645,000 ($76.77)
    Parks and Recreation: $11,000 ($1.31)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($0.36)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $19,000 ($2.26)
    Donations From Private Sources: $13,000 ($1.55)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $150,000 ($17.85)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,112,000 ($132.35)
    Public Welfare: $787,000 ($93.67)
    Highways: $446,000 ($53.08)
    Other: $45,000 ($5.36)
    Housing and Community Development: $26,000 ($3.09)
  • Tax - Property: $2,247,000 ($267.44)
    Other Selective Sales: $249,000 ($29.64)
    Other License: $84,000 ($10.00)

Charlestown government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,093,000 ($725.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,962,000 ($590.57)
    Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $2,500,000 ($297.55)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $2,500,000 ($297.55)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,131,000 ($134.61)

Charlestown government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $7,254,000 ($863.37)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,649,000 ($553.32)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,868,000 ($341.35)
Businesses in Charlestown, IN
NameCountNameCount
Circle K1McDonald's1
Domino's Pizza1Papa John's Pizza1
GNC1Rite Aid1
H&R Block1Subway1
KFC1Taco Bell1
Kroger1U-Haul2
Little Caesars Pizza1

Strongest AM radio stations in Charlestown:

  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGTK (970 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WXXA (790 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • WXLN (1570 AM; 2 kW; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTMT (620 AM; 0 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: JEFFERSON B/CASTING CMPANY, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFIA (900 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSLM (1220 AM; 5 kW; SALEM, IN; Owner: DON H. MARTIN)
  • WLOU (1350 AM; 2 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAVG (1450 AM; 1 kW; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; Owner: SUNNYSIDE COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WLLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Charlestown:

  • WBLO (104.3 FM; CHARLESTOWN, IN; Owner: NEW ALBANY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFPK (91.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WUOL-FM (90.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WVEZ (106.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDJX (99.7 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WFPL (89.3 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WPTI (103.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WTFX-FM (100.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMPI (105.3 FM; SCOTTSBURG, IN; Owner: D.R. RICE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMJM (101.3 FM; JEFFERSONTOWN, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WZKF (98.9 FM; SALEM, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVI (105.9 FM; VALLEY STATION, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WRKA (103.1 FM; ST. MATTHEWS, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W284AD (104.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • WFIA-FM (94.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WJZL (93.1 FM; CLARKSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSFR (107.7 FM; CORYDON, IN; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WQMF (95.7 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMZ (97.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXMA (102.3 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Charlestown:

  • WAVE (Channel 3; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WHAS-TV (Channel 11; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BELO KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • W24BW (Channel 24; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: GREATER LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WLKY-TV (Channel 32; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WLKY HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDRB (Channel 41; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WFTE (Channel 58; SALEM, IN; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WJYL-CA (Channel 45; CLARKSVILLE, IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WKPC-TV (Channel 15; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUC'L. TV)
  • WKMJ-TV (Channel 68; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WVHF-LP (Channel 5; JEFFERSONVILLE, ETC., IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WBNA (Channel 21; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W50CI (Channel 50; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBXV-CA (Channel 13; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WBKI-CA (Channel 28; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WHAN-LP (Channel 17; SALEM, IN; Owner: REBECCA L. WHITE)
Charlestown fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Charlestown fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 48.6mTotal length
  • $1,644,000Total costs
  • 44,119Total average daily traffic
  • 2,777Total average daily truck traffic
  • 59,696Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic
New bridges in Charlestown, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 71980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Charlestown, IN
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$97,060
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0509.01

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 51. The highest number of fire incidents - 94 took place in 2004, and the least - 10 in 2014. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Charlestown, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (38.8%), and Structure Fires (34.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Charlestown, IN
    • 32038.8%Outside Fires
    • 28134.1%Structure Fires
    • 12415.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 9912.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Charlestown, IN

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Charlestown, Indiana:

  • Cobblestone Hotel and Suites, 2201 Grace Ave, Charlestown, Indiana 47111 , Phone: (812) 256-5400, Fax: (866) 866-3967
  • Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, 2201 Grace Ave, Charlestown, Indiana 47111 , Phone: (812) 256-5400, Fax: (812) 256-1250
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Charlestown, Indiana
Most common first names in Charlestown, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary8574.6 years
John7776.3 years
James7368.8 years
William6668.5 years
Robert5567.6 years
Charles4571.4 years
Margaret3774.7 years
George3273.1 years
Paul2574.0 years
Dorothy2376.5 years
Most common last names in Charlestown, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3569.1 years
Jones2674.2 years
Johnson2471.5 years
Hall1874.3 years
Cochran1869.7 years
Combs1662.4 years
Williams1468.2 years
Howard1378.5 years
King1365.6 years
Campbell1374.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Charlestown, IN
  • 52.8%Utility gas
  • 40.8%Electricity
  • 5.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Charlestown, IN
  • 59.1%Electricity
  • 36.0%Utility gas
  • 3.1%No fuel used
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Charlestown compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.

Charlestown on our top lists:

  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of assaults per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest cost per building permit(population 5,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: material moving occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the smallest number of people without health insurance coverage in 2000 (pop. 50,000+)"
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