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Barr

A township of 5,443 people in Daviess County, Indiana
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Conserved land1%486 of 46,606 acres
Trails2.9 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves189 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Barr

Township in Indiana, United States
5,431Population
73.2 sq miArea
489 ftElevation

Barr Township is one of ten townships in Daviess County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,431 (up from 4,811 at 2010) and it contained 1,649 housing units.

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Living in Barr

Work & commute in Barr

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About one in 5 of Barr’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Van Buren (13%), Washington (12%) and Montgomery (6%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Van Buren
13%
Washington
12%
Montgomery
6%
Jasper
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Barr →

Health in Barr

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

6worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Daviess Community HospitalWashington · 8.2 mi · ER
Martin County Family Health CenterLoogootee · 5.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47558, 47553, 47519 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barr →

Natural hazards in Barr

42
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Barr

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Barr has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter
66° / 43°Spring
86° / 63°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Schools in Barr

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A+

School Grade A+

The public schools Barr’s kids attend outperform 99% of Indiana’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#18Best public schoolsof 350 in IN
DistrictBarr-Reeve Community Schools IncSchools11

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Nearest: Loogootee Public LibraryLoogootee · 4.9 miles · 34 hrs a week

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