Carr Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,325 and it contained 590 housing units. Carr Township was named for Thomas Carr, an early county commissioner.

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How Carr ranks

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#14Fewest uninsured in IN #13Most conserved land in IN #15Fastest growing in IN All IN rankings →

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Living in Carr

Work & commute in Carr

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Most working residents leave Carr for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Seymour (22%), Brownstown (11%) and Columbus (10%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Seymour

22%

Brownstown

11%

Columbus

10%

Center

2%Work in townlive and work in Carr 22 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 171Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Carr

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Health Grade C+

Healthier than 35% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

4better than IN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

12.2%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIN 14.7% · better 7%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIN 8.4% · better 7.8%More adults with heart diseaseIN 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford · 15.6 mi · ER · rural critical access

Ihc Lawrence County WicBedford · 14.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47260, 47264 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carr →

Natural hazards in Carr

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Carr flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 15 declared for Jackson County MapCarr vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Carr →

Climate in Carr

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Carr has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter

65° / 43°Spring

85° / 63°Summer

67° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Carr get?About 17 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Carr

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School Grade C-

The public schools Carr’s kids attend trail 80% of Indiana’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictMedora Community School CorpSchools2

Medora STEM Academy B-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 90 students Medora Jr & Sr High School DHigh · Grades 6–12 · 95 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.