Carmel, Indiana
Carmel is a city of 101,651 people in Hamilton County, Indiana, founded in 1874.
Why visit Carmel
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 106 parks and trails, 251 places to eat, 22 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Landmark's Keystone Art Cinema & Indie Lounge, Regal Village Park, Aston Inn and Broad Ripple Firehouse-Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Carmel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carmel
Carmel () is a suburban city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, immediately north of Indianapolis. With a population of 99,757 as of the 2020 census, the city spans 49 square miles (130 km2) across Clay Township and is bordered by the White River to the east and the Boone County line to the west.
From the Wikipedia article Carmel, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Landmark's Keystone Art Cinema & Indie Lounge
Cinema and theater · 4.0 mi
8702 Keystone Crossing Boulevard
Museums and landmarks37
Aston Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic inn in Indiana, United States
Broad Ripple Firehouse-Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Carmel Monon Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic train station at Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana, United States
Forest Hills Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Foster Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Marion County, Indiana
Hiram A. Haverstick Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Maplelawn Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Marion County Bridge 0501F
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Micah Newby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
New Augusta Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
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Simpson-Breedlove House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Thornhurst Addition
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district of Indiana
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds106
Daubenspeck Nature Reserve
Hiking and trails · 3.8 mi
8900 Ditch Road, Indianapolis
94 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes251
The Cheesecake Factory
Diner · American · 4.2 mi
8701 Keystone Crossing, Indianapolis
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.6 mi
1250 East 86th Street, Indianapolis
Mo-Fr 05:30-22:00, Sa-Su 06:30-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.8 mi
2336 East 116th Street, Carmel
Mo 12:30-23:30; Tu-Th 12:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:30; Su 12:00-23:30
Brunchies
Restaurant · Breakfast · 1.6 mi
13732 North Meridian Street, Carmel
Mo-Fr 06:00-14:00; Sa-Su 07:00-14:00
Charleston's
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
14636 Greyhound Plaza, Carmel
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Danny Boy Beer Works
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
12702 Meeting House Road, Carmel
Mo-We 15:00-00:30, Th,Su 11:00-00:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Food King Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.6 mi
1472 East 86th Street, Indianapolis
Tu-Th 10:15-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:15-21:30; Su 12:30-21:00; Mo off
Jasmine Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 4.2 mi
4825 East 96th Street, Indianapolis
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:30; Sa...
Kona Grill
Restaurant · Sushi, Cocktails · 2.4 mi
14395 Clay Terrace Boulevard, Carmel
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Moon India Restaurant
Restaurant · Indian · 4.0 mi
1450 West 86th Street, Indianapolis
Mo,We,Th 11:00-21:30; Tu off; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
239 more on the map.
History
In the 1820s, the government put the lands in the area on sale, leading many farmers to settle on the west bank of White River. The original settlers were predominantly Quakers.
Carmel was originally called "Bethlehem". It was platted and recorded in 1837 by Daniel Warren, Alexander Mills, John Phelps, and Seth Green, who donated their adjoining properties of equal size to create the town. The donated parcels were situated along the Indianapolis-Peru Road (now Westfield Boulevard). The Carmel Clay Historical Society also started its first activities in 1837.
The plot first established in Bethlehem, located at the intersection of Rangeline Road and Main Street, was marked by a clock tower donated by the local Rotary Club in 2002.
A post office was established as "Carmel" in 1846 because Indiana already had a post office called Bethlehem. The name Carmel is a reference to 1 Samuel 25:2 mentioning the biblical settlement Carmel. The town of Bethlehem was renamed "Carmel" and incorporated in 1874.
From the History section of Carmel, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay22
Comfort Inn Indianapolis North - Carmel
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
10290 Pennsylvania Parkway, Indianapolis
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carmel North - Westfield
Motel and hotel · 3.2 mi
15131 Thatcher Lane, Carmel
Marriott Indianapolis North
Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi
3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis
Drury Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Carmel
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
9625 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis
Churches and places of worship47
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Church · Greek Orthodox · 4.1 mi
3500 West 106th Street, Carmel
Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel
Church · Lutheran · 3.3 mi
4850 East Main Street, Carmel
King of Glory Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 2.5 mi
2201 East 106th Street, Carmel
Lubavitch of Indiana
Place of worship · 4.0 mi
2640 West 96th Street, Indianapolis
New Hope Korean Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
2240 East 106th Street, Carmel
Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church
Church · Catholic · 2.3 mi
14596 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries55
Nora Branch Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
Library · 3.6 mi
8625 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis
Healthcare24
Map of Carmel
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.2 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.5 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carmel 3 E (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hamilton County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Westfield 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Williams Creek 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Meridian Hills 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Rocky Ripple 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Noblesville 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Zionsville 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Fishers 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Lawrence 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Whitestown 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- The Palladium, TheSongbook, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Carmel, IN, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carmel, IN, USA - panoramio (8), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- CarmelIN, IUHealthNorthHospital, Evan Nichols (Virtua… (original), Yassie (cropped), CC BY 4.0
- Carmel, IN, USA - panoramio (5), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Carmel, IN, USA - panoramio (6), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Carmel, IN, USA - panoramio (2), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- CarmelFestFireworks, Ethanstoe, CC0
- Carmel Indiana - Carmelfest (4772788604), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carmel Plaza (4774343718), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carmel, IN, USA - panoramio (4), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- CarmelIN CityCenterDr, Carmel Central, CC BY 2.0
- Carmel Monon Depot, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carmel - Old Car (2620283113), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carmel - Old Car (2620283229), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carmel - Hanging Flowers (2621108338), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Carmel, IN, USA - panoramio (9), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Houses in New Augusta, Indianapolis, Nyttend, Public domain
- Broad Ripple Firehouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stone house in Crows Nest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Foster Hall at Park Tudor School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Forest Hills Historic District in Indianapolis, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hiram A. Haverstick Farmhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aston Inn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Micah Newby House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Simpson-Breedlove House, Nyttend, Public domain
- West-Harris House in Fishers, Nyttend, Public domain
- Marion County Bridge 0501F, Nyttend, Public domain
- Maplelawn Farmstead, Nyttend, Public domain
- Indianapolis Indiana Temple, Fullrabb, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Artist Don Swartzentruber, Edvard Dawkins, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (52040695601), NAR REALTOR Party from Washington, DC, CC BY 2.0
- Happy 4th (4772174623), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Fireworks (4772150645), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Thornhurst Addition, Nyttend, Public domain
- Delta Faucet - Brizo - 4887377646, Charles & Hudson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Delta Faucet - Brizo - 4886774161, Charles & Hudson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Delta Faucet - Brizo - 4887378730, Charles & Hudson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Delta Faucet - Brizo - 4887377688, Charles & Hudson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Delta Faucet - Brizo - 4887379044, Charles & Hudson, CC BY-SA 2.0
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