Carlisle, IA
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
7/10
home
Housing
6/10
visibility
Safety
5/10
local_library
Schools
9/10
local_airport
Airports
2/10
school
Colleges
9/10
accessibility
Hospitals
8/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
- visibility Safety
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Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
- school Colleges
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Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
- local_library Schools
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Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.
Residents
Population
4,187
332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
27.4%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$98,333
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3%
88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$208,100
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$632
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$671
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.6%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Polk County
4
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
4
Iowa
3
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Polk County
5
Des Moines-West Des Moines Metro Area
5
Iowa
4
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 7 | 21 |
| Feb | 1 | 7 | 26 |
| Mar | 2 | 4 | 38 |
| Apr | 4 | 1 | 50 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 60 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 70 |
| Jul | 5 | 0 | 75 |
| Aug | 4 | 0 | 73 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 64 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 52 |
| Nov | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Dec | 1 | 8 | 24 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.
Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 52%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 3, IA State Senate District 23, IA State House District 45, IASchools
Carlisle Elementary School
1 miles, S
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4.6
Carlisle Middle School
1 miles, SW
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4.6
Carlisle High School
1 miles, S
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4.6
Four Mile Elementary
5 miles, NE
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4.6
Colleges
American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines
8 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
9 miles, NW
•
2.8
Grand View University
9 miles, N
•
2.3
Hospitals
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
8 miles, N
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4.1
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
9 miles, NW
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3.2
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
9 miles, NW
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3.2
Broadlawns Medical Center
10 miles, NW
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3.2
Airports
Des Moines International Airport
9 miles, NW
•
2.3
Waterloo Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
•
1
The Eastern Iowa Airport
96 miles, E
•
1.4
Eppley Airfield
125 miles, W
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2.8