Carmel Indiana Information
Carmel Indiana is located in Hamilton County, just north of neighboring Indianapolis, Indiana. Carfmel is one of the more affluent areas in central Indiana. It is conveniently located just north of Interstate highway I-465 and only 1/2 hour from the Indianapolis International Airport. Carmel's nostaligic downtown area is a popular destination among locals.
Attractions
Artesian Well: Carmel has its very own natural artesian well that provides high quality drinking water to Carmel residents. The water flows from the well without pumping.
The Monon Trail is a bicycle and walking trail that extends 15.2 miles from 146th Street in Carmel Indiana (at the very north end of the trail) to 10th street in downtown Indianapolis Indiana on the south end. The Indianapolis section was completed in 1999 and the Carmel section in 2001 and 2002.
Average Climate in Carmel, Indiana
The following table includes daily, monthly and seasonal temperature, precipitation and snowfall. Visit our Carmel Indiana weather page for more detailed information.
| Month | Average High | Average Low | Average Precipitation | Average Snowfall |
| January | 34 .5 | 18.5 | 2.48 | 9.3 |
| February | 39.9 | 22.5 | 2.41 | 6.1 |
| March | 51.4 | 32.0 | 3.44 | 3.1 |
| April | 62.9 | 41.2 | 3.61 | 0.4 |
| May | 73.5 | 51.8 | 4.36 | Trace |
| June | 82.1 | 61.3 | 4.13 | 0.0 |
| July | 85.6 | 65.2 | 4.42 | 0.0 |
| August | 83.7 | 63.3 | 3.82 | 0.0 |
| September | 77.4 | 55.2 | 2.88 | 0.0 |
| October | 65.6 | 43.6 | 2.76 | 0.4 |
| November | 51.6 | 34.1 | 3.61 | 1.3 |
| December | 39.2 | 24.0 | 3.03 | 6.4 |
| Annual | 62.3 | 42.7 | 40.95 | 27.0 |
Business
The focal point of Carmel business is definitely the town’s Meridian Corridor, which has the second largest concentration of office workers in Indiana. More than 40 corporate headquarters call the Meridian Corridor their home, including the CNO Financial Group (formerly Conseco), Delta Faucet, Pearson Education, and the headquarters of ITT Technical Institute [1].
Several official aspects of Carmel society are designed to help the many business that thrive in Carmel. The Carmel Small Business Network (CSBN) “encourages open communication between City officials and small business owners for the purpose of supporting and strengthening entrepreneurial ventures in Carmel.” [2] The CSBN helps keep local businesses informed of goings on, community events, and network opportunities around the city. The Carmel Chamber of Commerce also assists in the economic development of the Indianapolis suburb; it is a member driven organization that gives opportunities for networking, monitors legislation that could affect Carmel business, and acts as an advocacy group for the rights of local businesses [3].
Demographics
The 2000 census put the population of Carmel, Indiana at roughly 37,000 residents with a population density of 2,118.4 people per square mile. Roughly 93% of Carmel’s citizens are white, with 1.47% being African American and 4.38% being Asian; other races, including Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Latinos comprise under 1% of the population. A huge 69% of the families in Carmel are composed of a married husband and wife, and the average family size is 3.16. Carmel is a fairly affluent suburb of Indianapolis, as evidence by its median income; for a household, the median income is $81,500, while for a family the median income is $94,000. The individual gender income statistics showcase the prevalence of traditional family roles in Carmel: males had a median income of $70,618, while females had a median income of just under $39,000 [1].
Employers
As mentioned previously, Carmel’s Meridian Corridor is home to a number of national, regional, and local corporations that propel Carmel’s workforce. Some of the top employers in Carmel, Indiana include Delta Faucet, Thomson Consumer Electronics, the CNO Financial Group, HSBC Finance, and Pearson education (formerly MacMillan Publishing). Also, many mid-sized and smaller companies dot the landscape of Carmel, Indiana including Autobase Inc., Orchard Software Crop. Oxford Financial Services and Electronic Evolution. In short, Carmel's economy is very good and offers a lot for those companies that would like to relocate to the Central Indiana area.
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Entertainment
There’s plenty of entertainment that awaits Carmel residents. The Carmel Arts & Design District alone is a happening place for things to do in Carmel. The relatively new district houses a plethora of Indianapolis art galleries, interior designers, Carmel restaurants, antique stores, showrooms and specialty shops, inside a congenial neighborhood called “Old Town Shops.” An eclectic mix of retail establishments, Carmel businesses and residential town homes and condominiums, the Carmel Arts & Design District is considered a prime artists’ community in the Indiana [4].
Carmel residents are also the proud recipients of a new entertainment and performance art venue right in the heart of downtown Carmel. The Center for the Performing Arts opened its doors for the first time in January of 2011. Part of the Carmel City Center, a pedestrian friendly collection of shops and restaurants, the Center for the Performing Arts has three different stages for theater, music, and more. The Palladium is the largest, followed by The Tarkington Theater and The Studio Theater [5].
Other entertainment options in Carmel, Indiana include Coxhall Gardens, a unique sculpture garden complete with an amphitheater and butterfly village; the Monon Center, a recreation and Carmel sports facility that boasts a track, volleyball courts, and swimming pools; the Museum of Miniature Houses, a popular art museum in the Carmel Arts and Design District; and the Children’s Art Gallery, the smallest art gallery of its type in the entire world [6].
Fairs
Carmel, Indiana is the host of several Carmel events throughout the year. The largest of these events is CarmelFest, the town’s Fourth of July celebration. The event is a family oriented festival focused on patriotism and community spirit, featuring fireworks, music, dancing, food vendors, crafts, and a large Parade Spectacular [7]. Rock the District is another Carmel event that has been gaining popularity in recent years. Held in the town’s Arts & Design District, Rock the District hosts live Carmel music on three different stages [8]. Other top Carmel fairs and festivals include the Carmel International Arts Festival, which brings over 30,000 artists to Carmel’s Arts & Design District. Spanning two days in September, the Carmel International Arts Festival features face painting, vendors selling their artwork, and art of every medium and genre [9]. On a smaller scale, the Carmel Summer Concert Series provides relaxing tunes in the shade of Carmel’s Central Park, thanks to the Carmel Symphony Orchestra [9].
Geography
Carmel, Indiana has a total area of 17.9 square miles (46.4 km²), of which 17.8 square miles (46.1 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) (0.61%) is water. All roads in Carmel comply with the numbering systems in Marion and Hamilton counties; major east-west streets generally end in a 6 (ex: 96th Street), while north-south streets are usually named. Some of these streets are continuations of their Indianapolis counterparts [1].
Government
The City of Carmel is governed using the traditional city governance outline. There is a Mayor (as of 2011, James Brainard), seven city council members, a Clerk-Treasurer, and a judge. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote, while five city council members are selected from local districts and two are elected at-large [1].
History
The city of Carmel was first laid out in 1837 as the Town of Bethlehem by John Felps, Alexander Mills, Seth Green, and Daniel Warren. The first Post Office was established in 1846, but town residents were soon notified that the name of Bethlehem was already taken. In 1874, the town was officially incorporated and changed its name to Carmel. In 1882, the Monon Railway came to Carmel; though the railway shut down in 1974, it is currently being restored by the Carmel-Clay Historical Society. 1914 saw the construction of the Carmel Public Library, and in 1924 one of the United States’ first stop and go traffic lights was installed at Main Street and Range Line Road. Carmel marked its 150th anniversary on April 13, 1987, just a year after the groundbreaking of the new Carmel Civic Square, the current home of Carmel’s government. The 1990’s saw lots of growth in the burgeoning suburb, including the opening of the Carmel Parks and Recreation Department, Flowing Well Park, an award winning Wastewater Treatment facility, the City Farmer’s Market, and the River Road Greenway [10].
Public Library
The Carmel Public Library was opened on May 2, 1999. The new, two story facility is 116,000 square feet and has shelving space for 300,000 books, 46,000 audiovisual items and 665 periodicals.
It also has 120 computer work stations, ample public seating, numerous study rooms and new technology centers for children, teens and adults.
This Carmel Indiana library even includes a gift shop and a coffee area managed by an outside vendor.
Notable Residents
Many famous people grew up in and around Carmel, Indiana or migrated there later on in life. This list of stars includes Ted Allen, a Purdue University graduate who has appeared on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Top Chef, and Iron Chef America and has hosted Food Detectives and Chopped; Steve Inskeep, the former host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” and a popular talk radio personality; Jake Lloyd, an actor who most famously portrayed Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace; Dorothy Mengering, who portrays “Dave’s Mom” on The David Letterman Show; and Mark Herrmann, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame who played quarterback for Purdue University [11].
Roundabouts
Carmel is becoming known for its growing use of roundabouts to help control traffic. Roundabouts are used, rather than the traditional intersections, as a safety device because traffic circles must be traveled at slower speeds. However, roundabouts do not cope as well with traffic on the faster roads.
Schools
Carmel is known for the high caliber of its public education system. The town has eleven elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. The elementary schools in Carmel include Carmel Clay Elementary, Cherry Tree Elementary, College Wood Elementary, Forest Dale Elementary, Mohawk Trails Elementary, Smokey Row Elementary, and many others; the three middle schools are Carmel Middle School, Clay Middle School, and Creekside Middle School, while the sole public high school is Carmel High School [1]. 90% of high school graduates from Carmel High School go on to matriculate at four year universities, and four percent attend two year colleges after high school. Carmel High School students also scored 53 points higher than the state average on the SAT [12].
References:
1: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmel,_Indiana
2: http://www.ci.carmel.in.us/CSBN/csbn.html
3: http://www.carmelchamber.com/about
4: http://carmel-indiana.funcityfinder.com/carmel-arts-design-district/
5: http://carmel-indiana.funcityfinder.com/2010/10/21/center-for-the-performing-arts/
6: http://carmel-indiana.funcityfinder.com/carmel-attractions-things-to-do/
7: http://www.carmel.in.gov/community/things/festivals.html
8: http://carmel-indiana.funcityfinder.com/rock-the-district/
9: http://carmel-indiana.funcityfinder.com/carmel-events/
10: http://www.carmel.in.gov/government/History%20of%20Carmel.html
11: http://carmel-indiana.funcityfinder.com/notable-people-carmel-indiana/
12: http://carmel-indiana.funcityfinder.com/carmel-indiana-schools/
Carmel City Services
The Carmel Police Department has approximately 90 police officers and 20 employees and is recognized for its professional excellence.. If you have an emergency dial 911 otherwise dial 317-5712500. The police department is located at 3 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032.
The Carmel Fire Department has over 120 employees at 6 different stations in Carmel. In the event of a fire emergency call 911. For non-emergency calls dial 317-5712600. The main office is located at 2 Civic Square, Carmel, Indiana 46032.
Carmel Utilities
Electricity
Cinergy 1-800-521-2232
Indianapolis Power & Light 317-261-8261Gas
Indiana Gas Company 1-800-777-2060Water
Currently there are 2 companies that supply water to Carmel residents and business. Carmel utilities provides service to most of the homes and can be reached at 317-571-2442. The Indianapolis Water Company supplies many of the homes that are close to the Indianapolis city limits. They can be reached at 317-639-1501Telephone
Currently, AT&T owns the telephone lines to homes and business located in Carmel Indiana. You can reach ATT at 1-800-742-8771
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