Rochester township, Indiana
Rochester township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rochester township is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,001. The land area covers 82.57 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,001 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,463 | ±251 | 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 | 5,105 | ±254 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,463 | ±251 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 642 | ±208 |
| Median Home Value | $162,700 | ±$13,325 |
| Median Gross Rent | $849 | ±$118 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,577 | ±$9,686 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,573 | ±$3,780 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,535 | ±429 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±3.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,399 | ±349 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.8% | ±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 ROCHESTER
GUS Population: 9,963 (2024)
ID: 103935
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
126 E 7TH ST, ROCHESTER IN 46975-1310
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COUNTY OF FULTON
GUS Population: 20,004 (2024)
ID: 103742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT CO COMMISSIONER
815 MAIN ST, ROCHESTER IN 46975-1545
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Rochester | KG-05 | Rochester, IN | |
| Regular School Rochester | 06-12 | Rochester, IN | |
| Regular School Rochester | PK-01 | Rochester, IN | |
| Regular School Rochester | 02-04 | Rochester, IN | |
| Regular School Rochester | 08-12 | Rochester, IN | |
| Regular School Rochester | 05-07 | Rochester, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Akron, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Argos, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Argos, IN | |
| 5 Nearby | 3-13 | TIPPECANOE, 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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Marian University-Ancilla
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College | 22.4 mi away | 20097 9B Road, Plymouth, IN, 46563-9475 |
8662624552
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FULTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 320 WEST 7TH STREET, ROCHESTER, IN, 46975 |
(574) 223-2713
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FULTON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 7420 LIBERTY AVENUE, FULTON, IN, 46931 |
(574) 857-3895
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AUBBEE BRANCH
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 7432 OLSON ROAD, LEITERS FORD, IN, 46945 |
(574) 542-4859
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KEWANNA-UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 210 EAST MAIN STREET, KEWANNA, IN, 46939 |
(574) 653-2011
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AKRON CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 205 EAST ROCHESTER STREET, AKRON, IN, 46910 |
(574) 893-4113
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ARGOS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.8 mi away | 142 NORTH MICHIGAN STREET, ARGOS, IN, 46501 |
(574) 892-5818
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BELL MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 101 WEST MAIN STREET, MENTONE, IN, 46539 |
(574) 893-3200
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MONTEREY-TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 6260 EAST MAIN STREET, MONTEREY, IN, 46960 |
(574) 542-2171
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CULVER-UNION TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 107 NORTH MAIN STREET, CULVER, IN, 46511 |
(574) 842-2941
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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 ROCHESTER, IN US, located 1.9 miles from Rochester township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.9° | 17.3° | 24.6° | 2.83" | 10.7" |
| February | 35.8° | 19.7° | 27.7° | 2.28" | 8.0" |
| March | 47.1° | 28.3° | 37.7° | 2.62" | 3.3" |
| April | 60.0° | 38.6° | 49.3° | 3.87" | 0.5" |
| May | 71.3° | 49.9° | 60.6° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.2° | 59.9° | 70.1° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 62.8° | 73.0° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 61.0° | 71.2° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 53.3° | 64.6° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.5° | 42.5° | 53.0° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| November | 48.9° | 32.2° | 40.5° | 3.08" | 1.3" |
| December | 37.0° | 23.2° | 30.1° | 2.43" | 6.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester city | City | 2.3 mi | — |
| Nyona Lake CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Fulton town | Town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Leiters Ford CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Talma CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Macy town | Town | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1804965232. • 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.