Location

Carmel is located in Clay Township, Hamilton County, immediately north of Indianapolis on Highways
U.S. 31 and IN 431. 1-465 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. The distance from Carmel to Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 25 miles.

Population

City of Carmel: 36,837 (1996) Clay Township; 55,317 (1996) Hamilton County: 147,719 (1996)
(Figures based on 1990 Census)

Labor

Manufacturing Employment in County: 9,090
Average per capita income in 1995: $39,551
Median household income in 1995: $73,164
Average time traveled to work in 1995: 22.53 min.

Industries

Utilities

 

Government

Carmel is governed by a Mayor, seven City Council members, a Clerk-Treasurer and a Judge, all of who are elected.

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.

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.

Voter Registration is located in the Hamilton County Courthouse: (317)- 776-9632

Public Services

Police: The Carmel Police Department is recognized nationwide for its professional excellence. The Department consists of 67 sworn police officers and 14 civilian employees. (317)-571-2500, Emergency 911

Fire Protection: The Carmel Fire Department has 101 employees at the 5 different stations located throughout Carmel.

Fire Emergency: (all stations) 911. Non-emergency: (317)-571-2600

Post Office: United States Post Office 275 Medical Drive (317)-846-1566 Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00, Sat. 8:00-Noon

License Branch. Driver's license, plates and permits available, phone (317)-846-5533.

Library. 317. 844.6711 Hours: M-Th 9-9, F & Sat 9-5, Sun. 1-5 (dosed all Sundays of summer)

City of Carmel:
One Civic Square
Carmel, IN 46032
(317)-571-2400

Chamber:
41 East Main
Carmel, IN 46032
(317)-846-1049

Newspapers

Carmel / Noblesville Daily Ledger (daily) (317)-773-1210
The Carmel News Tribune (weekly) (317)-598-6397
Indianapolis: Indianapolis Star (daily) (317)-633-9211
Indianapolis Business Journal (weekly) (317)-634-6200

Medical

Indiana University Medical Center
550 University Blvd.
(317)-274-5000

Medcheck Carmel
1200 W. Carmel Dr., Suite C
(317)-575-0655

The Women's Hospital- Indianapolis
8111 Township Line Rd.
(317)-875-5994

St. Vincent Carmel Hospital
13500 N. Meridian St. Carmel, IN
(317)-573-7000

Airports

Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport
Numerous small regional facilities
(call specific airline)

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Churches

 

Recreation