Carpenter Township, IN
Living in Carpenter Township
Bikeability53
Walkability27
Commute75
Public Transit11
Affordability97
Public Safety93
Airports81
Hospitals64
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation-439 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate44%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector88%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office10%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value-$7k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$551Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas12%
Utility gas64%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carpenter Township
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Jasper County9
Property Crime in Carpenter Township
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Jasper County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carpenter Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado20
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carpenter Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carpenter Township, IN
Cornerstone Private School
9 miles, E
St Augustine Elementary School
12 miles, N
Sacred Heart Elementary School
13 miles, SW
Montessori School of Great
27 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Carpenter Township, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus
28 miles, SE
Olivet Nazarene University
45 miles, NW
Valparaiso University
48 miles, N
DeVry University-Indiana
48 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carpenter Township, IN
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
11 miles, N
River Bend Hospital
27 miles, SE
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Carpenter Township, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
76 miles, NW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
77 miles, SW
South Bend International Airport
79 miles, NE
Indianapolis International Airport
87 miles, SE