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Carr

A township of 4,982 people in Clark County, Indiana
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Conserved land20%3,421 of 17,123 acres
Trails20 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1687 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Carr

Township in Indiana, United States
4,830Population
26.9 sq miArea
499 ftElevation

Carr Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,830 and it contained 1,794 housing units.

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Living in Carr

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Most working residents leave Carr for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are New Albany (14%), Jeffersonville (10%) and Clarksville (4%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

New Albany
14%
Jeffersonville
10%
Clarksville
4%
Sellersburg
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Carr →

Health in Carr

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

17better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Baptist Health FloydNew Albany · 9.6 mi · ER
Well Care Community Health-Foundations Family Medicine HenryvilleHenryville · 8.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47106, 47119, 47143 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carr →

Natural hazards in Carr

64
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards 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 23°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 26°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Carr →

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Nearest: Borden LibraryBorden · 5.7 miles · 35 hrs a week
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