HethIN
A town of 721. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Heth stand out
The thing Heth does most differently from other towns.
721 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Heth’s public schools outperform 77% of Indiana districts
The public schools Heth’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heth-Washington Elementary School | PK–6 | 162 | B− |
Most working residents commute out of Heth
Most working residents leave Heth for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Corydon (13%), New Albany (10%) and Harrison (9%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Heth has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Heth is
Heth beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Heth | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 19.5% | 15.7% |
| More adults with obesity | 46% | 38.4% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
0.5% of Heth is conserved land
1.7 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Harrison-Crawford State Forest | — | 109 |
97% of working residents leave Heth for work
Where Heth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Heth
Township in Indiana, United States
Heth Township is one of twelve townships in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,172 and it contained 542 housing units.
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- Population
- 1,172
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft