About Carlisle
Carlisle, OH is a close-knit town located in southwestern Ohio with an estimated population of 5,855.
Officially, Carlisle is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,645 residents per square mile.
📰 Carlisle News Today
- Joyce Kelley Obituary (1937 - 2026) - New Carlisle, OH - Dayton Daily News Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- 2 men indicted for murder in fatal New Carlisle road rage shooting - Springfield News-Sun Springfield News-Sun · Jul 30
- Michael "Mike" R. Elsass Obituary May 30, 2026 newcomerdayton.com · May 30
- Obituary information for Peggy Anne Hilty-Kauffman Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory · Aug 2
- Carlisle Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Carlisle Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Carlisle — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,855.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Carlisle
- The Purple Pig Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- Angry Chicken House — american
- Cassano's Pizza King — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Land of Illusion · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Carlisle
- Susan & Clarence Carmody Memorial Park reviews ★
- Carlisle Baseball Association Park reviews ★
- Chautauqua Park reviews ★
- Crains Run Nature Park reviews ★
- Homan Park reviews ★
- Jill Lane Park reviews ★
- Miami River County Park reviews ★
- Roscoe Roof Park reviews ★
- Twin Creek MetroPark reviews ★
- Twin Creek Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Carlisle
- Carlisle High School
- Carlisle Intermediate Elementary School
- Carlisle Junior High School
- Carlisle Primary Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Randy Winkler
Population (2024)5,855
Rank in state#241 of 923
Land area3.56 sq mi
Density1,645/sq mi
Coordinates39.5790, -84.3210