Kelso township, Indiana
Kelso township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Kelso township is a geographic entity located in Dearborn County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,521. The land area covers 25.55 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,521 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ±7.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 889 | ±74 | 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 | 904 | ±74 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 889 | ±74 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±12 |
| Median Home Value | $268,000 | ±$46,949 |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,721 | ±$9,968 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,776 | ±$4,489 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 129 | ±62 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,268 | ±147 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±3.3% |
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 KELSO
GUS Population: 2,511 (2024)
ID: 103915
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP TRUSTEE
6722 HILLTOP RD, WEST HARRISON IN 47060
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GUS Population: 51,435 (2024)
ID: 163424
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR
215 W HIGH ST, LAWRENCEBURG IN 47025-1999
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Burlington, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Aurora, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Batesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Batesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Batesville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Batesville, IN | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 08-12 | Hebron, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lawrenceburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Brookville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Lawrenceburg, 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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Veritas Baptist College
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College | 12.6 mi away | 208 Walnut Street, Suite 115, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025 |
8122211714
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NORTH DEARBORN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 25969 DOLE ROAD, WEST HARRISON, IN, 47060 |
(812) 637-0777
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Empire Beauty School-Cincinnati
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College Vocational | 20.4 mi away | 8419 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45239 |
8009204593
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HARRISON
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 10398 NEW HAVEN RD, HARRISON, OH, 45030 |
(513) 369-4442
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Mount St. Joseph University
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College | 20.6 mi away | 5701 Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45233-1670 |
5132444200
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MILAN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 1171 NORTH WARPATH DRIVE, MILAN, IN, 47031 |
(812) 654-1963
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Cincinnati School of Barbering & Hair Design
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College | 20.9 mi away | 6500 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45239 |
5139233385
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FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 919 MAIN STREET, BROOKVILLE, IN, 47012 |
(765) 647-4031
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Miami University-Oxford
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College | 21.8 mi away | 501 East High St, Oxford, OH, 45056 |
5135291809
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LAWRENCEBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 150 MARY STREET, LAWRENCEBURG, IN, 47025 |
(812) 537-2775
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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 BROOKVILLE, IN US, located 12.2 miles from Kelso township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.1° | 20.5° | 29.3° | 3.36" | 6.1" |
| February | 42.4° | 22.6° | 32.5° | 2.67" | 5.0" |
| March | 53.0° | 30.6° | 41.8° | 3.58" | 2.1" |
| April | 65.8° | 40.5° | 53.2° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.6° | 51.2° | 63.4° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.6° | 60.1° | 71.9° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.1° | 63.7° | 75.4° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 62.3° | 74.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.5° | 54.5° | 67.5° | 2.96" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.3° | 42.4° | 55.3° | 3.30" | 0.1" |
| November | 54.3° | 32.6° | 43.4° | 3.40" | 0.3" |
| December | 42.6° | 25.5° | 34.1° | 3.37" | 4.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Leon town | Town | 3.4 mi | — |
| New Trenton CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Bright CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Penntown CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Sunman town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Manchester CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1802939330. • 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.