Oil township, Indiana
Oil township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oil township is a geographic entity located in Perry County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,751. The land area covers 66.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,751 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 499 | ±103 | 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 | 634 | ±126 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 499 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 135 | ±89 |
| Median Home Value | $229,500 | ±$84,926 |
| 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 | $92,946 | ±$59,704 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,590 | ±$4,456 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% | ±1.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 22 | ±24 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 831 | ±141 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.4% | ±5.4% |
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 OIL
GUS Population: 2,582 (2024)
ID: 164072
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: OIL TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
26475 STATE ROAD 37, ENGLISH IN 47118-9015
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COUNTY OF PERRY
GUS Population: 19,320 (2024)
ID: 163449
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
2219 PAYNE ST, TELL CITY IN 47586-2844
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Education
Listing 9 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marengo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Marengo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Marengo, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Payneville, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Leopold, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Leopold, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Birdseye, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Leavenworth, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Eckerty, 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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Saint Meinrad School of Theology
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College | 13.3 mi away | 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN, 47577 |
8123576611
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BIRDSEYE BRANCH
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 100 SOUTH STATE ROAD 145, BIRDSEYE, IN, 47513 |
(812) 389-1030
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CRAWFORD COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 203 INDIANA AVENUE, ENGLISH, IN, 47118 |
(812) 338-2606
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FERDINAND BRANCH
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 112 EAST 16TH STREET, FERDINAND, IN, 47532 |
(812) 367-1671
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PERRY COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 2328 TELL STREET, TELL CITY, IN, 47586 |
(812) 547-2661
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PERRY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 2328 TELL STREET, TELL CITY, IN, 47586 |
(812) 547-2661
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CANNELTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 210 SOUTH 8TH STREET, CANNELTON, IN, 47520 |
(812) 547-6028
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DUBOIS BRANCH
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 5506 MAIN STREET, DUBOIS, IN, 47527 |
(812) 678-2548
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HUNTINGBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 419 NORTH JACKSON STREET, HUNTINGBURG, IN, 47542 |
(812) 683-2052
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LINCOLN HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 105 WALLACE STREET, DALE, IN, 47523 |
(812) 937-7170
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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 ENGLISH, IN US, located 8.1 miles from Oil township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.7° | 23.8° | 33.2° | 3.77" | — |
| February | 48.0° | 26.0° | 37.0° | 3.64" | — |
| March | 57.9° | 34.5° | 46.2° | 4.82" | — |
| April | 69.2° | 43.9° | 56.5° | 5.25" | — |
| May | 77.3° | 53.8° | 65.6° | 4.99" | — |
| June | 86.0° | 61.6° | 73.8° | 5.41" | — |
| July | 87.9° | 65.6° | 76.8° | 3.81" | — |
| August | 88.1° | 64.1° | 76.1° | 2.93" | — |
| September | 82.4° | 56.1° | 69.2° | 3.70" | — |
| October | 70.7° | 43.6° | 57.2° | 4.01" | — |
| November | 58.2° | 35.4° | 46.8° | 4.34" | — |
| December | 46.8° | 27.9° | 37.3° | 4.31" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leopold CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Grantsburg CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Eckerty CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Alton town | Town | 9.5 mi | — |
| Taswell CDP | CDP | 10.0 mi | — |
| Birdseye town | Town | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1812356214. • 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.