Lost River township, Indiana
Lost River township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lost River township is a geographic entity located in Martin County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 493. The land area covers 42.29 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 493 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.2 yrs | ±21.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 175 | ±57 | 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 | 224 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 175 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 49 | ±55 |
| Median Home Value | $151,600 | ±$108,495 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,058 | ±$35,398 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,782 | ±$5,418 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±6.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 21 | ±26 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 235 | ±98 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 62.3% | ±24% |
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 LOST RIVER
GUS Population: 497 (2024)
ID: 126214
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
6490 BROWN LN, SHOALS IN 47581-7061
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COUNTY OF MARTIN
GUS Population: 9,864 (2024)
ID: 163444
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
129 S MAIN ST, PO BOX 600, SHOALS IN 47581-5505
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Mitchell, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Mitchell, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ireland, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Jasper, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Jasper, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Jasper, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Loogootee, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Loogootee, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Loogootee, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Dubois, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SHOALS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 404 HIGH STREET, SHOALS, IN, 47581 |
(812) 247-3838
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MELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 8496 WEST COLLEGE STREET, FRENCH LICK, IN, 47432 |
(812) 936-2177
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DUBOIS BRANCH
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 5506 MAIN STREET, DUBOIS, IN, 47527 |
(812) 678-2548
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LOOGOOTEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 504 PARK STREET, LOOGOOTEE, IN, 47553 |
(812) 295-3713
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JASPER-DUBOIS COUNTY CONTRACTUAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 100 3RD AVE, SUITE B, JASPER, IN, 47546 |
(812) 482-2712
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PAOLI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 100 WEST WATER STREET, PAOLI, IN, 47454 |
(812) 723-3841
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BIRDSEYE BRANCH
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 100 SOUTH STATE ROAD 145, BIRDSEYE, IN, 47513 |
(812) 389-1030
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ORLEANS TOWN & TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 174 NORTH MAPLE STREET, ORLEANS, IN, 47452 |
(812) 865-3270
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MITCHELL COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 804 MAIN STREET, MITCHELL, IN, 47446 |
(812) 849-2412
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OTWELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 2301 NORTH SPRING STREET, OTWELL, IN, 47564 |
(812) 380-0066
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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 SHOALS 8 S, IN US, located 2.0 miles from Lost River township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.8° | 23.1° | 32.0° | 3.68" | 4.5" |
| February | 45.6° | 25.4° | 35.5° | 3.13" | 4.7" |
| March | 56.0° | 33.4° | 44.7° | 4.53" | 1.8" |
| April | 68.0° | 42.9° | 55.5° | 5.22" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.3° | 53.4° | 65.4° | 6.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.1° | 62.6° | 73.9° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.9° | 66.0° | 77.0° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.5° | 63.5° | 75.5° | 2.97" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 56.0° | 68.8° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 44.3° | 57.1° | 3.54" | 0.1" |
| November | 56.4° | 34.8° | 45.6° | 4.01" | 0.2" |
| December | 45.1° | 27.6° | 36.4° | 3.88" | 2.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoals town | Town | 6.9 mi | — |
| French Lick town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
| Prospect CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
| West Baden Springs town | Town | 8.2 mi | — |
| Dubois CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Haysville CDP | CDP | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1810145036. • 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.