Indian Creek township, Indiana
Indian Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Indian Creek township is a geographic entity located in Lawrence County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,682. The land area covers 37.98 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,682 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 995 | ±129 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,030 | ±131 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 995 | ±129 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 35 | ±43 |
| Median Home Value | $187,800 | ±$34,752 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,284 | ±$583 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,853 | ±$13,427 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,560 | ±$5,812 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | ±7.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 440 | ±201 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,310 | ±240 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF INDIAN CREEK
GUS Population: 2,674 (2024)
ID: 163991
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
980 COXTON RD, BEDFORD IN 47421-8219
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COUNTY OF LAWRENCE
GUS Population: 45,192 (2024)
ID: 103750
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
916 15TH ST, RM 28, BEDFORD IN 47421-3852
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Bedford, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bedford, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Mitchell, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Oolitic, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bloomfield, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Mitchell, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Bedford, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Indiana University-Bloomington
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College | 21.2 mi away | 107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47405-7000 |
8128554848
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BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 1323 K STREET, BEDFORD, IN, 47421 |
(812) 275-4471
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
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College Vocational | 22.1 mi away | 1681 N. College Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47404 |
6305283330
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MITCHELL COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 804 MAIN STREET, MITCHELL, IN, 47446 |
(812) 849-2412
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EASTERN BRANCH
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 11453 EAST STATE ROAD 54, BLOOMFIELD, IN, 47424 |
(812) 825-2677
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ORLEANS TOWN & TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 174 NORTH MAPLE STREET, ORLEANS, IN, 47452 |
(812) 865-3270
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SHOALS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 404 HIGH STREET, SHOALS, IN, 47581 |
(812) 247-3838
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SOUTHWEST BRANCH
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 890 WEST GORDON PIKE, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47403 |
(812) 349-3110
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ODON WINKELPLECK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 mi away | 202 WEST MAIN STREET, ODON, IN, 47562 |
(812) 636-4949
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MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 303 EAST KIRKWOOD AVENUE, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47408 |
(812) 349-3050
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BEDFORD 5 WNW, IN US, located 2.3 miles from Indian Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.0° | 22.9° | 31.0° | 3.75" | — |
| February | 43.1° | 26.0° | 34.6° | 3.03" | — |
| March | 53.8° | 35.2° | 44.5° | 4.20" | — |
| April | 64.9° | 45.0° | 55.0° | 5.20" | — |
| May | 73.1° | 53.9° | 63.5° | 5.48" | — |
| June | 81.3° | 62.7° | 72.0° | 5.00" | — |
| July | 83.5° | 65.8° | 74.7° | 4.18" | — |
| August | 83.9° | 64.0° | 73.9° | 3.31" | — |
| September | 77.1° | 57.1° | 67.1° | 3.27" | — |
| October | 66.2° | 45.9° | 56.1° | 3.50" | — |
| November | 53.0° | 36.0° | 44.5° | 3.88" | — |
| December | 42.5° | 28.2° | 35.3° | 3.83" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Williams CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Oolitic town | Town | 4.6 mi | — |
| East Oolitic CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Needmore CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Bedford city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1809336054. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.