Located just north of Indianapolis in Hamilton County, Carmel is a dynamic edge city with award-winning schools, thriving businesses and family-oriented neighborhoods. The city is committed to preserving its vitality through controlled expansion and prudent planning.
Carmel is home to many successful companies such as HSBC Finance, Pearson education (formerly MacMillan Publishing). 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.
Monon Trail: The Monon Rail 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 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.
Electricity Cinergy 1-800-521-2232.
Indianapolis Power & Light 317-261-8261.
Gas Indiana Gas Company 1-800-777-2060.
Water 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 317-639-1501.
Telephone Currently, AT&T owns the telephone lines to homes and business located in Carmel Indiana. You can reach ATT at 1-800-742-8771.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $239,500
Demographics
The population was 37,733 at the 2000 census but has been growing very rapidly. In 2005 the population was recorded to be over 65,000. Carmel covers 17.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,874 feet above sea level.
Climate
Carmel, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 84.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Carmel is 37.11 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 4.36 Inches.
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