The Town FilesNew Carlisle, Indiana
Town in St. Joseph County · population 1,891 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $186,700
- Household income
- $66,824
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 62 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 36.8
New Carlisle is a town of 1,891 people in St. Joseph County, Indiana. The median home is worth $186,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for retirees than 88% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 77% of Indiana towns, hipper than 76% of Indiana towns.
How New Carlisle ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Carlisle is worth $186,700, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $66,824, which is more affordable than 34% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,231 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Carlisle | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,700 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,231 | $888 |
| Median household income | $66,824 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in New Carlisle
| People | New Carlisle | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.4% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Carlisle
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 39.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Carlisle since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 24, 2001 about 6.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 54 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 3, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 2, 2011.
Severe weather in St. Joseph County since 1996
St. Joseph County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| May 4, 2018 | Flood | DR-4363: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County had 121,043 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,303 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in New Carlisle itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in New Carlisle
3 public schools with 2,120 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prairie High School | 9-12 | 970 | 17.3 |
| New Prairie Middle School | 6-8 | 666 | 18.5 |
| Olive Township Elementary School | K-5 | 484 | 21.0 |
Towns near New Carlisle
- Hudson Lake, IN2.3 mi · 1,226 people · home $241,200
- Galien, MI5.9 mi · 1,412 people · home $160,000
- Rolling Prairie, IN6.2 mi · 562 people · home $251,800
- Galien, MI6.6 mi · 513 people · home $138,100
- Three Oaks, MI8.4 mi · 2,324 people · home $245,500
- Three Oaks, MI8.4 mi · 1,370 people · home $215,700
- Bertrand, MI9.1 mi · 2,611 people · home $297,100
- Weesaw, MI10.0 mi · 1,832 people · home $218,300
New Carlisle questions
Is New Carlisle, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Carlisle scores better for retirees than 88% of Indiana towns and quieter than 50%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in New Carlisle?
The median owner-occupied home in New Carlisle is valued at $186,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,824, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,231 a month.
What is the weather like in New Carlisle?
July highs average 82.7°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.2 inches of precipitation a year and 62.1 inches of snow.
Does New Carlisle get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Carlisle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 24, 2001. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)