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2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Explore the history →A town of 2,493. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
The thing Kelso does most differently from other towns.
Where Kelso’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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The public schools Kelso’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dearborn Elementary School | PK–5 | 793 | A− |
| East Central Middle School | 6–8 | 803 | B− |
| East Central High School | 9–12 | 1,225 | A |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents leave Kelso for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Cincinnati (13%), Batesville (8%) and Harrison (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Kelso has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Kelso beats the Indiana average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Kelso | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.7% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.5% | 8.3% |
2.5 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.

2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Explore the history →Township in Indiana, United States
Kelso Township is one of fourteen townships in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,341 and it contained 919 housing units.
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5 towns share a border with Kelso.