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Lancaster

A township of 1,333 people in Huntington County, Indiana
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About Lancaster

Township in Indiana, United States
1,130Population
35.9 sq miArea
801 ftElevation

Lancaster Township is one of twelve townships in Huntington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,130 (down from 1,150 at 2010) and it contained 477 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Lancaster for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Huntington (27%), Fort Wayne (18%) and Marion (4%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Huntington
27%
Fort Wayne
18%
Marion
4%
Wabash
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lancaster →

Health in Lancaster

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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4worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Parkview Huntington HospitalHuntington · 7.8 mi · ER
Bowen Center- HuntingtonHuntington · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46750, 46792 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lancaster →

Natural hazards in Lancaster

48
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lancaster →

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Lancaster has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Huntington City-Township Public LibraryHuntington · 6.2 miles · 60 hrs a week
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