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Carlisle, Ohio

Introduction to Carlisle, Ohio

Carlisle, Ohio, in Warren county, is 6 miles NE of Middletown, Ohio (center to center) and 30 miles N of Cincinnati, Ohio. There are 5,121 residents in the village.

Carlisle History

A group of East Coast settlers arrived in the late 1700s and established a community known as the "Jersey Settlement". In the early 1800s, James Tapscott donated land to Baptists who founded the Tapscott Church. Soon afterward, the community became an important railroad stop. George B. Carlisle bought land in the area and platted the community in the mid 19th century. Eventually, the community adopted the name "Carlisle" and was officially incorporated in 1958.

Carlisle and Nearby Attractions

  • Carillon Historical Park
  • U.S. Air Force Museum
  • Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village
  • Sycamore State Park
  • Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark

Things To Do In Carlisle

The 65-acre outdoor museum, Carillon Historical Park, is near Carlisle and includes more than 20 exhibit buildings. The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is an interactive science museum, while Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park commemorates the legacy of Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright, and Paul Laurence Dunbar. Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village, Paul Lawrence Dunbar House, Miamisburg Mound, and Fort Ancient are other places of historical interest within 20 miles of the village. The Caesar Creek State Park, spread across more than 10,000 acres of land, features several lakes, campgrounds, and nature trails. Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark, and Splash Moraine water park are other popular places to visit in the area.

Carlisle Transportation

James M Cox Dayton International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Carlisle Higher Education

Colleges close to Carlisle are Miami University - Hamilton, Sinclair Community College, Wright State University, and University of Dayton.

Comparative Profile of Carlisle, OH

Comparing Carlisle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income67
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home35
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime75
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