HensleyIN
A town of 3,907. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Hensley stand out
The 2 things Hensley does most differently from other towns.
Hensley has grown 13.3% since 2010
3,329 people in 2010; 3,907 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Hensley’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hensley. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Hensley
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.
Where working residents work
Hensley’s public schools outperform 47% of Indiana districts
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.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Intermediate School | 3–5 | 513 | B+ |
| Indian Creek Elementary School | PK–2 | 459 | Not graded |
| Indian Creek Middle School | 6–8 | 503 | B− |
| Indian Creek Sr High School | 9–12 | 652 | A− |
Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Hensley beats the Indiana average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Hensley | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.3% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
1.4% of Hensley is conserved land
6.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Betley Woods at Glacier's End | 5 mi | 318 |
| 2. Laura Hare Preserve at Blossom Hollow | 0.7 mi | 149 |
92% of working residents leave Hensley for work
Where Hensley’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hensley
Township in Indiana, United States
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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- Population
- 3,771
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 735 ft
Hensley’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Hensley.