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Crime in Charlestown summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Charlestown. Key points include:
There were 72 total crimes in Charlestown in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Charlestown is 829.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Charlestown is 103.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Charlestown is 725.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Charlestown is -60.88% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Charlestown Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Charlestown / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 72 | 829.0 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 103.6 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 92.1 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 63 | 725.4 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 34.5 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 54 | 621.8 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 69.1 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Charlestown summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Charlestown. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Charlestown is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Charlestown is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Charlestown is $302,063.
The median income in Charlestown is $77,288.
Charlestown's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Charlestown Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Charlestown | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 78 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Charlestown, IN Weather
The average high in Charlestown is 66.1° and the average low is 45.2°.
There are 75.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.4 inches of precipitation each year with 10.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Charlestown |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 10.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Charlestown Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Charlestown
The current population in Charlestown is 8,294. The population has increased 11.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,294 | 2.2% |
| 2023 | 8,118 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 7,986 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 7,859 | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 8,290 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 8,199 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,134 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 8,079 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 7,990 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 7,906 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 7,802 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,710 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 7,607 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 7,535 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 7,472 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Charlestown
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Charlestown is:
75.7% White with 6,282 White residents.
3.3% African American with 270 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 56 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 122 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 542 Two Or More residents.
12.3% Hispanic with 1,022 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Charlestown | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.7% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.3% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Charlestown
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Charlestown is 55.2% female with 4,577 female residents.
Charlestown is 44.8% male with 3,716 male residents.
| Gender | Charlestown | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Charlestown for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Charlestown completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Charlestown completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Charlestown completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Charlestown completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Charlestown completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Charlestown completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Charlestown completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Charlestown completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Charlestown completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Charlestown | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Charlestown, Indiana
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3.6% of households in Charlestown earn Less than $10,000.
7.8% of households in Charlestown earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Charlestown earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Charlestown earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Charlestown earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Charlestown earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.8% of households in Charlestown earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.8% of households in Charlestown earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.4% of households in Charlestown earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.7% of households in Charlestown earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Charlestown | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.8% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
