Hensley Township is one of nine townships in Johnson County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,329 and it contained 1,341 housing units. Most of Trafalgar is in the northeast corner of the township. Hensley Township was organized in 1827.

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#44Most remote workers in IN #61Fewest uninsured in IN #86Fastest growing in IN All IN rankings →

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Living in Hensley

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Most working residents leave Hensley for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Franklin (15%), Center (10%) and Greenwood (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Franklin

15%

Center

10%

Greenwood

Trafalgar

8%Work in townlive and work in Hensley 20 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 908Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Hensley

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

6better than IN·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

10.9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIN 14.7% · better 6.3%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIN 8.4% · better 9.6%More adults who have had cancerIN 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Johnson Memorial HospitalFranklin · 8.6 mi · ER

Windrose Health Network - Billing DepartmentTrafalgar · 2.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46181, 46160 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hensley →

Natural hazards in Hensley

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Hensley flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Johnson County MapHensley vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Hensley

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Hensley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 23°Winter

63° / 42°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

65° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Hensley get?About 20 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, 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 Hensley

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School Grade B-

The public schools Hensley’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 53% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

#133Best public schoolsof 350 in IN

DistrictNineveh-Hensley-Jackson UnitedSchools4

Indian Creek Intermediate School B+Elementary · Grades 3–5 · 513 students Indian Creek Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–2 · 459 students Indian Creek Middle School B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 503 students Indian Creek Sr High School A-High · Grades 9–12 · 652 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.