Skelton township, Indiana
Skelton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Skelton township is a geographic entity located in Warrick County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,618. The land area covers 39.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,618 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±8.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 455 | ±104 | 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 | 500 | ±108 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 455 | ±104 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 45 | ±52 |
| Median Home Value | $174,600 | ±$50,119 |
| Median Gross Rent | $719 | ±$579 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,375 | ±$40,234 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,274 | ±$6,826 |
| Poverty Rate | 14% | ±8.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 173 | ±118 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±2.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 597 | ±208 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.7% | ±10.9% |
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 SKELTON
GUS Population: 1,603 (2024)
ID: 104038
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK & INVESTIGATOR
944 MAURER RD, BOONVILLE IN 47601-9751
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GUS Population: 66,339 (2024)
ID: 163460
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
107 W LOCUST ST, BOONVILLE IN 47601-1594
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Boonville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Boonville, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newburgh, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Newburgh, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Newburgh, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Chandler, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Chrisney, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Dale, IN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Lewisport, KY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lincoln City, 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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The Salon Professional Academy-Evansville
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College Vocational | 19.2 mi away | 5545 Vogel Rd, Evansville, IN, 47715 |
8124378772
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TENNYSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 318 NORTH MAIN STREET, TENNYSON, IN, 47637 |
(812) 974-3385
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Saint Meinrad School of Theology
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College | 19.5 mi away | 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, IN, 47577 |
8123576611
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BOONVILLE BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 611 WEST MAIN STREET, BOONVILLE, IN, 47601 |
(812) 897-1500
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Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 227 N. Green River Road, Evansville, IN, 47715-2405 |
8124759685
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BOONVILLE-WARRICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 611 WEST MAIN STREET, BOONVILLE, IN, 47601 |
(812) 897-1500
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Oakland City University
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College | 21.2 mi away | 138 N Lucretia St, Oakland City, IN, 47660-1099 |
8007375125
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CHRISNEY BRANCH
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 228 E NORTH ST, CHRISNEY, IN, 47611 |
(812) 362-8471
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Brescia University
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College | 21.4 mi away | 717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY, 42301-3023 |
2706853131
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MARYLEE VOGEL
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 6014 WEST DIVISION STREET, RICHLAND, IN, 47634 |
(812) 349-4146
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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 BOONVILLE 1S, IN US, located 7.4 miles from Skelton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.1° | 25.4° | 33.8° | 3.52" | 3.4" |
| February | 47.4° | 28.6° | 38.0° | 3.59" | 3.2" |
| March | 57.7° | 36.4° | 47.0° | 4.93" | 1.6" |
| April | 69.9° | 46.1° | 58.0° | 5.52" | 0.0" |
| May | 78.5° | 56.2° | 67.3° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.3° | 64.5° | 75.4° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.6° | 67.9° | 78.3° | 4.69" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.5° | 65.8° | 76.7° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.7° | 58.3° | 70.0° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.3° | 47.0° | 58.6° | 3.75" | 0.1" |
| November | 56.7° | 36.5° | 46.6° | 4.22" | 0.3" |
| December | 45.8° | 29.2° | 37.5° | 4.23" | 2.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennyson town | Town | 1.8 mi | — |
| Folsomville CDP | CDP | 3.7 mi | — |
| Gentryville town | Town | 6.7 mi | — |
| Boonville city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| Chrisney town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
| Richland town | Town | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1817370002. • 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.