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Carlisle, IA

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Population
4,532
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
848 ft
Median Home Value
$234,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$109,191
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Carlisle in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityDes Moines, Iowa7.2 miles away · 212,086 residents.

About Carlisle

Carlisle is a city situated in Warren and Polk counties, Iowa, within the Des Moines metropolitan area. Sited at the confluences of the North and Middle rivers with the Des Moines River and famous as the home of the McCaughey septuplets, the community of approximately 4,255 is served by the Carlisle Community School District for public education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Homicide RiskA+97.8rating

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