BartonIN
A town of 1,606. Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns.
What makes Barton stand out
The thing Barton does most differently from other towns.
Barton has shrunk 11.3% since 2010
1,677 people in 2010; 1,606 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Barton’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Smith-Barton in Colossal Youth Athlete of the Year quarterfinalsManistee News Advocate · Oct 1
- Barton in the Beans Weather Forecast for the next 14 DaysNetweather · Sep 30
- Up and Down the Kennebec Valley: Medical history in central Kennebec ValleyThe Town Line Newspaper · Sep 30
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Barton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Barton
Most working residents leave Barton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Patoka (15%), Evansville (15%) and Oakland City (8%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Barton has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Barton beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Barton | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 8.3% |
Moderate risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.
Barton’s public schools outperform 52% of Indiana districts
The public schools Barton’s kids attend outperform 52% of Indiana’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Memorial Intermediate School | K–6 | 150 | A |
0.4% of Barton is conserved land
2.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Barton for work
Where Barton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Barton
Township in Indiana, United States
Barton Township is one of ten townships in Gibson County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,487 (down from 1,677 at 2010) and it contained 663 housing units. Somerville is the township seat. Barton Township was organized in 1843.
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- Population
- 1,487
- Area
- 49 sq mi
- Elevation
- 430 ft
Barton’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Barton.