Salt Creek township, Indiana
Salt Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Salt Creek township is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,422. The land area covers 26.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,422 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs | ±4.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 605 | ±160 | 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 | 655 | ±178 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 605 | ±160 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $332,600 | ±$115,948 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,115 | ±$619 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,861 | ±$30,779 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,507 | ±$21,655 |
| Poverty Rate | 37.1% | ±39.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 548 | ±616 |
| Unemployment Rate | 48.4% | ±49.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 427 | ±153 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.2% | ±8.4% |
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 SALT CREEK
GUS Population: 1,451 (2024)
ID: 164025
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TRUSTEE
7333 E SALT CREEK DR, BLOOMINGTON IN 47401-8131
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GUS Population: 140,702 (2024)
ID: 103752
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
100 W KIRKWOOD AVE, RM 322, BLOOMINGTON IN 47404-5140
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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 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Nashville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Nashville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bloomington, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Bloomington, 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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Indiana University-Bloomington
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College | 6.6 mi away | 107 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47405-7000 |
8128554848
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MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 303 EAST KIRKWOOD AVENUE, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47408 |
(812) 349-3050
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture LLC-Bloomington
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College Vocational | 7.6 mi away | 1681 N. College Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47404 |
6305283330
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MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 303 EAST KIRKWOOD AVENUE, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47408 |
(812) 349-3174
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SOUTHWEST BRANCH
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 890 WEST GORDON PIKE, BLOOMINGTON, IN, 47403 |
(812) 349-3110
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BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 205 LOCUST LANE, NASHVILLE, IN, 47448 |
(812) 988-2850
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ELLETTSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 600 WEST TEMPERANCE, ELLETTSVILLE, IN, 47429 |
(812) 876-1272
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EASTERN BRANCH
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 11453 EAST STATE ROAD 54, BLOOMFIELD, IN, 47424 |
(812) 825-2677
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BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 1323 K STREET, BEDFORD, IN, 47421 |
(812) 275-4471
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MORGANTOWN BRANCH
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 79 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, MORGANTOWN, IN, 46160 |
(812) 597-0889
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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 BLOOMINGTON INDIANA UNIV, IN US, located 6.6 miles from Salt Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 20.6° | 28.8° | 3.78" | 7.1" |
| February | 41.8° | 23.3° | 32.5° | 2.95" | 4.2" |
| March | 52.4° | 31.7° | 42.1° | 3.66" | 1.3" |
| April | 64.4° | 42.3° | 53.4° | 5.21" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.8° | 52.7° | 63.3° | 5.36" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.9° | 61.7° | 71.8° | 5.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.1° | 64.9° | 75.0° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.5° | 63.5° | 74.0° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.5° | 55.8° | 67.1° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.3° | 44.4° | 55.3° | 3.82" | 0.1" |
| November | 52.7° | 34.1° | 43.4° | 3.93" | 0.2" |
| December | 41.2° | 25.8° | 33.5° | 3.49" | 4.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Smithville-Sanders CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Harrodsburg CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
| Nashville town | Town | 11.1 mi | — |
| Helmsburg CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Judah CDP | CDP | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1810567590. • 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.