Patoka township, Indiana
Patoka township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Patoka township is a geographic entity located in Pike County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,759. The land area covers 42.62 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,759 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39 yrs | ±6.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,148 | ±106 | 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 | 1,256 | ±126 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,148 | ±106 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 108 | ±73 |
| Median Home Value | $101,300 | ±$18,116 |
| Median Gross Rent | $902 | ±$280 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,156 | ±$4,311 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,563 | ±$3,800 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 454 | ±156 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,233 | ±124 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.9% | ±3.4% |
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 PATOKA
GUS Population: 2,801 (2024)
ID: 164077
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: JOSEPH MELHISER
PO BOX 27, WINSLOW IN 47598-0027
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COUNTY OF PIKE
GUS Population: 12,116 (2024)
ID: 125984
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
801 E MAIN ST, PETERSBURG IN 47567-1249
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Dale, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Elberfeld, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Holland, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ireland, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lynnville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Otwell, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Petersburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Petersburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Petersburg, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lynnville, 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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Oakland City University
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College | 6.1 mi away | 138 N Lucretia St, Oakland City, IN, 47660-1099 |
8007375125
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WINSLOW LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 105 CENTER STREET, WINSLOW, IN, 47598 |
(812) 789-5423
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OAKLAND CITY-COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 210 SOUTH MAIN STREET, OAKLAND CITY, IN, 47660 |
(812) 749-3559
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PIKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 1008 EAST MAPLE STREET, PETERSBURG, IN, 47567 |
(812) 354-6257
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OTWELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 2301 NORTH SPRING STREET, OTWELL, IN, 47564 |
(812) 380-0066
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LYNNVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 211 NORTH MAIN STREET, LYNNVILLE, IN, 47619 |
(812) 922-5409
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HUNTINGBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 419 NORTH JACKSON STREET, HUNTINGBURG, IN, 47542 |
(812) 683-2052
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JASPER-DUBOIS COUNTY CONTRACTUAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 100 3RD AVE, SUITE B, JASPER, IN, 47546 |
(812) 482-2712
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PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 124 SOUTH HART STREET, PRINCETON, IN, 47670 |
(812) 385-4464
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ELBERFELD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 175 SYCAMORE STREET, ELBERFELD, IN, 47613 |
(812) 983-4029
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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 PETERSBURG 61 BRG, IN US, located 6.2 miles from Patoka township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.8° | 21.9° | 30.4° | 3.49" | — |
| February | 43.7° | 24.4° | 34.1° | 2.93" | — |
| March | 54.1° | 31.7° | 42.9° | 3.96" | — |
| April | 66.0° | 40.5° | 53.3° | 5.09" | — |
| May | 74.9° | 52.0° | 63.4° | 4.87" | — |
| June | 83.0° | 61.0° | 72.0° | 4.82" | — |
| July | 85.7° | 64.3° | 75.0° | 4.10" | — |
| August | 85.2° | 61.5° | 73.3° | 3.72" | — |
| September | 80.0° | 54.4° | 67.2° | 3.74" | — |
| October | 68.3° | 43.5° | 55.9° | 3.29" | — |
| November | 54.6° | 33.9° | 44.3° | 4.04" | — |
| December | 43.1° | 25.9° | 34.5° | 3.85" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow town | Town | 2.0 mi | — |
| Arthur CDP | CDP | 2.1 mi | — |
| Glezen CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Oakland City city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Velpen CDP | CDP | 7.9 mi | — |
| Alford CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1812558356. • 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.