French Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,244, up from 1,083 at the 2010 census.

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Living in French

Work & commute in French

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Most working residents leave French for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Monroe (13%), Berne (9%) and Fort Wayne (9%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Monroe

13%

Berne

Fort Wayne

Bluffton

2%Work in townlive and work in French 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 97Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in French →

Health in French

Compared with Indiana

6worse than IN

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

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

21.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethIN 15.4% · worse 10%More adults with COPDIN 8.1% · worse 18.6%More smokersIN 15.7% · worse

Care nearby

Bluffton Regional Medical CenterBluffton · 7.8 mi · ER

Meridian Health ServicesBluffton · 7.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46714, 46711, 46733 · CMS · HRSAHealth in French →

Natural hazards in French

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

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

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

Climate in French

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French has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

82° / 61°Summer

63° / 43°Fall

How much snow does French get?About 28 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 23.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in French →

Schools in French

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The public schools French’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 83% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

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Whispering Brook SchoolElementary · Grades 1–8 · 49 students Cottonwood Lane SchoolElementary · Grades 1–8 · 43 students Spring Meadow SchoolElementary · Grades 1–8 · 38 students

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