| CITY OF CARMEL : www.ci.carmel.in.us | ||
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Carmel is one of the fastest growing cities in Indiana and with good reason. It has a reputation for being a safe, family-oriented city with a genuine sense of community. It is just 10 miles north of downtown Indianapolis and offers easy access to several highways. With over 100 neighborhoods for residents to choose from, Carmel has variety of homes available, from luxurious houses on wooded lots to turn-of-the-century bungalows. The city’s home prices range primarily from $135,000 to over $1,000,000. Notably, Carmel homes have appreciated steadily over the last 20 years. With one of the highest per-capita incomes in the country, Carmel also attracts residents for its school system which is ranked as one of the best in the state. | ||
| LOCATION | ||
| Carmel is located in Clay Township, Hamilton County, immediately north of Indianapolis on highways US 31 and IN 431. I-465 on the southern edge of the city connects four major interstates, more than any other metropolitan area in the state. Distance from Carmel to downtown Indianapolis is approximately 15 miles. Distance from Carmel to the Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 25 miles. | ||
| POPULATION (figures based on 2000 Census) | ||
| City : | 37,733 | |
| Township : | 64,709 – Clay Township | |
| County : | 182,740 – Hamilton County | |
| INDUSTRIES | ||
| Hamilton County has proven to be a very successful market for many businesses. Of Hamilton County’s top 25 employers, 17 of them maintain a headquarters in the county. For more information on these businesses and the business potential of Hamilton County, please visit www.hcalliance.com. | ||
| UTILITIES | ||
| Electric : | Indianapolis Power & Light | 317-261-8221 |
| Electric : | Duke Energy | 800-521-2232 |
| Gas : | Vectren | 800-777-2060 |
| Water : | Carmel Utilities | 317-571-2442 |
| Water : | Indianapolis Water | 317-639-1501 |
| Water/Sewage : | Hamilton County Wastewater | 317-595-3140 |
| Telephone : | AT&T | 800-742-8771 |
| GOVERNMENT | ||
| Facts : | Carmel is governed by a mayor, seven city council members, a clerk/treasurer and a judge, all of whom are elected. | |
| Fire | The mayor administers the city with the help of a Board of Public Works and Safety, composed of three members: the mayor and two of his/her appointments. | |
| Library : | The city also has a Plan Commission and a Board of Zoning Appeals, which are composed of appointed individuals. The Plan Commission deals with land use, while the Board of Zoning Appeals handles appeals for variances from the zoning ordinances. Both bodies also take care of land use and variance appeals for Clay Township. | |
| PUBLIC SERVICES | ||
| Police : | Carmel Police Department – Consists of 75 sworn police officers and 15 civilian employees. | 317-571-2580 |
| Fire Department : | Carmel Fire Department – 123 employees at 5 different stations located throughout Carmel. | 317-571-2600 |
| Post Office : | United States Post Office | 275 Medical 317-846-2489 |
| License Branch : | Driver’s license, plates and permits | 317-846-5533 |
| Library : | Carmel Clay Public Library M-Th: 9am-9pm, F-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 1pm-5pm (closed all Sundays in summer) |
55 4th Ave. SE 317-844-6711 |
| City : | Carmel City Hall | One Civic Square 317-846-1049 |
| Chamber : | Carmel Chamber of Commerce | 41 E. Main 317-846-1010 |
| Voter Registration : | Hamilton County Courthouse 317-776-9632 |
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| MEDICAL(E)=Emergency Number | ||
| Hospitals : | Indiana University Hospital | 550 University 317-274-5000 |
| Indianapolis : | St. Vincent Carmel Hospital | 13500 N. Meridian 317-573-7000 |
| Indianapolis : | St. Vincent Women’s Hospital -Indianapolis | 8111 Township Line Rd. 317-415-8111 |
| NEWSPAPERS | ||
| Local : | Carmel/Noblesville Daily Ledger | 317-773-1210 |
| Indianapolis : | Indianapolis Star | 317-444-4000 |
| Indianapolis : | Indianapolis Business Journal | 317-634-6200 |
| AIRPORTS | ||
| Indianapolis : | Indianapolis International Airport | Call specific airlines |
| SCHOOLS (Various private and parochial schools also serve this area) | ||
| Websites : | Department of Education | 317-272-2920 |
| Websites : | www.ccs.k12.in.us | 317-272-2920 |
| Elementary : | Carmel Elementary | 101 4th Ave. SE 317-844-0168 |
| Elementary : | Cherry Tree Elementary | 13890 Hazel Dell 317-846-3086 |
| Elementary : | College Wood Elementary | 400 S. Guilford 317-733-6430 |
| Elementary : | Forest Dale Elementary | 10721 Lakeshore 317-844-4948 |
| Elementary : | Mohawk Trails Elementary | 4242 E. 126th 317-844-1158 |
| Elementary : | Orchard Park Elementary | 10475 School Pky 317-848-1918 |
| Elementary : | Prairie Trace Elementary | 14200 N. River 317-571-7925 |
| Elementary : | Smokey Row Elementary | 900 W. 136th 317-571-4084 |
| Elementary : | Towne Meadow Elementary | 10850 Towne 317-733-2645 |
| Elementary : | Woodbrook Elementary | 4331 E. 116th 317-846-4225 |
| Junior High : | Carmel Junior High | 300 S. Guilford 317-846-7331 |
| Junior High : | Clay Junior High | 5150 E. 126th 317-844-7251 |
| High School : | Carmel High School | 520 E. Main 317-846-7721 |
| High School : | University High School | 2825 W. 116th 317-733-4475 |
| Private : | Our Lady of Mt. Carmel | 1047 W. 146th 317-846-1118 |
| Private : | Tabernacle Christian Academy | 2599 E. 98th 317-846-7321 |
| CHURCHES | ||
| Carmel Apostolic Church | 12960 Old Meridian 317-844-1327 |
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| Carmel Christian Church | 463 E. Main 317-846-5033 |
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| Carmel Friends Meeting | 651 W. Main 317-846-5090 |
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| Carmel Lutheran Church | 4850 131st 317-814-4252 |
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| Carmel United Methodist | 621 S. RangeLine 317-844-7275 |
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| Central Christian Church | 1242 W. 136th 317-846-1230 |
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| Chinese Community Church | 3405 E. 116th 317-706-0433 |
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| Christ Community Church | 4770 E. 131st 317-580-9020 |
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| Faith Apostolic Church | 1212 E. 116th 317-844-2185 |
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| Fellowship in Christ | 310 N. RangeLine 317-843-9894 |
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| First Baptist Church | 1010 E. 126th 317-846-1343 |
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| Hazeldell Christian Church | 14501 Hazeldell Pky 317-846-9828 |
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| Hope Church | 2500 E. 98th 317-846-3636 |
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| King of Glory Lutheran | 2201 E. 106th 317-846-1555 |
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| Lighthouse Tabernacle | 2599 E. 98th 317-844-7321 |
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| Northview Christian Life | 5535 E. 131st 317-846-2884 |
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| Orchard Park Presbyterian | 1605 E. 106th 317-844-1107 |
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| Our Lady of Mt. Carmel | 1045 W. 146th 317-846-3475 |
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| Pilgrim Lutheran Church | 10202 N. Meridian 317-846-2221 |
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| Pleasant Grove United Methodist | 445 E. 111th 317-846-5118 |
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| River Oaks Church | 13200 Old Meridian 317-575-9568 |
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| St. Christopher’s Episcopal | 1440 W. Main 317-846-8716 |
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| St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic | 10655 Haverstick 317-846-3850 |
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| St. Mark’s United Methodist | 4780 E. 126th 317-846-4912 |
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| St. Mary & St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church | 800 E. 110th 317-848-1791 |
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| RECREATION | ||
| Golf Courses : | Brookshire Golf Club Public Course |
12120 Brookshire Pky 317-846-7431 |
| Golf Courses : | Crooked Stick Golf Club Private Course |
1964 Burning Tree 317-844-9938 |
| Golf Courses : | Mohawk Hills Golf Club Public Course |
1042 Golfview 317-844-3112 |
| Golf Courses : | Twin Lakes Golf Club Private Course |
3200 W. 96th 317-872-3387 |
| Golf Courses : | Woodland Country Club Private Course |
100 Woodland 317-846-2588 |
| Miscellaneous : | Carmel Dad’s Club | 5459 E. 131st 317-846-1663 |
| Miscellaneous : | Carmel Swim Club | 300 E. Main 317-575-8244 |
| Miscellaneous : | Carmel Symphony Orchestra | 317-844-9717 |
| Upscale retailers and restaurants are found throughout the city in addition to attractions such as several private and public golf courses, the Carmel Civic Square, the Carmel Symphony Orchestra and Clay Terrace outdoor mall. The Monon Greenway, named for the rails of the Monon Railroad which were laid through Carmel in 1882, is part of one of the Midwest’s most successful rail-trails in terms of popularity, design and economic development. The quiet, tree-lined trail offers a unique recreational activity for Carmel residents. | ||
| AREA RESTAURANTS | ||
| Click here for area restaurants | ||
Information courtesy of the F.C. Tucker Company, Inc.