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Grassy Fork

A township of 697 people in Jackson County, Indiana
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Conserved land10%2,601 of 25,309 acres
Trails2.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Grassy Fork

Township in Indiana, United States
697Population
39.8 sq miArea
522 ftElevation

Grassy Fork Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 697 and it contained 293 housing units. It was named from the Grassy Fork Creek.

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Most working residents leave Grassy Fork for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Seymour (25%), Brownstown (14%) and Columbus (11%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Seymour
25%
Brownstown
14%
Columbus
11%
Hamilton
5%
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6worse than IN

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

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Care nearby

Norton Scott HospitalScottsburg · 12.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Austin Medical CenterAustin · 9.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47229, 47220, 47281 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Grassy Fork →

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Grassy Fork has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 25°Winter
66° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Brownstown Public LibraryBrownstown · 6.9 miles · 46 hrs a week
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