Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 51 min6:18 am – 9:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 29 min7:56 am – 5:25 pm
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People17,738 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 37.16,443 householdsMedian household income $95,376Median home value $264,100Median rent $1,012 a month87% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,766 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting3.6% unemployment rate71% of adults are in the labour force, 9,340 employedMain industries: education and health care 23%, manufacturing 14%, retail 12%Average commute 26 minutes79% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 1% walk or cycle, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 9% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, Spanish 5%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 88°F, lows 65°FColdest month January: highs 41°F, lows 23°F53 in of rain a year, on about 87 dayswettest month May4 in of snow a year, on about 3 days37 days above 90°F, 105 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Crestwood 4ne station, 14 mi away; snow from Louisville Mcalpine
Nearby landmarksCharlestown State Park Campgroundcampground · 2.3 miLake Joycelake · 3.5 miJack Pine Park Lakelake · 3.7 miRose Islandisland · 2.9 miTwelvemile Islandisland · 6.2 miGreen Hillpeak · 9.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsFourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve Additionstate park · 1.3 mi · 743 acresCharlestown State Parkstate park · 2.6 mi · 3,684 acresNine Penny Branch (Run Woods) Nature Preservestate conservation land · under a mile · 121 acresFourteen Mile Creek Nature Preservestate conservation land · 1.3 mi · 830 acresHenry's Arkpark · 7.2 miSilver Creek Township Parkpark · 7.7 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes3 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.8 on 27 Jan 199047 mi away, near Alton, IndianaMost recent: magnitude 3.8 on 27 Jan 199047 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateClark County, IN, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Relatively HighTornado Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality58% of days had good air in 2025212 of 365 days measured150 moderate, 3 unhealthy for sensitive groups daysMedian index 46, worst day 133main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Clark County monitors, IN
Internet at home91% of households have a broadband subscription71% have cable, fibre or DSL11% rely on a mobile data plan alone7% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterIndiana American Water - Charlestownserves 8,658 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation619 ft189 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalNorton Brownsboro Hospital10.9 miPost officeCharlestown Post Office2.2 miTown hallCharlestown City Hall2.2 miPoliceCharlestown Police Department2.3 miFire stationCharlestown Volunteer Fire Department Station 912.2 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementaryPleasant Ridge Elementary School1.8 miCollegeIvy Tech Community College South Central8.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport SDF21 miInterstateI-657.5 miUS highwayW US Hwy 425.4 miAmtrakUnion Terminal CIN74 miCoachLouisvilleBarons Bus Lines17 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 47111 ZIP area.
