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A township of 14,913 people in Hendricks County, Indiana
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About Brown

Township in Indiana, United States
14,316Population
25.4 sq miArea
909 ftElevation

Brown Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 11,593.

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Most working residents leave Brown for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Center (19%), Brownsburg (9%) and Pike (9%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Center
19%
Brownsburg
9%
Pike
9%
Wayne
7%
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Health in Brown

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 83% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

20better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Iu Health West HospitalAvon · 8.1 mi · ER
Shalom 56th Street - New Access PointIndianapolis · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46112, 46167, 46278 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Brown →

Natural hazards in Brown

60
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Brown has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 41°Spring
82° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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School Grade A+

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

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Nearest: Brownsburg Public LibraryBrownsburg · 4.5 miles · 65 hrs a week

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