NeedhamIN
A town of 7,704. Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns.
What makes Needham stand out
The 3 things Needham does most differently from other towns.
Needham has grown 16.3% since 2010
6,511 people in 2010; 7,704 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Needham’s report card
Now in Needham
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Lawrence W. Needham (Larry)Star Tribune · Sep 17
- Town calculates property tax impact of Pollard projectNeedham Observer · Sep 9
- Preview - Bishop Feehan vs Needham JV Girls Basketball - Jan 21, 2026Sports Illustrated · Sep 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Needham. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Needham
Most working residents leave Needham for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Franklin (22%), Center (12%) and Greenwood (7%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns
Needham beats the Indiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Needham | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.8% | 14.7% |
0.2% of Needham is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
A typical Needham home is worth about $396K
The typical Needham home is worth about $396,000, up 4.5% in a year, 52% above the Indiana typical home.
Typical home value
Needham’s public schools outperform 61% of Indiana districts
The public schools Needham’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 61% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham Elementary School | PK–4 | 347 | C+ |
| Webb Elementary School | PK–4 | 319 | B− |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Needham has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 17 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 57% of U.S. communities.
96% of working residents leave Needham for work
Where Needham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Needham
Unincorporated town and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Needham is an unincorporated town in Needham Township, Johnson County, Indiana.
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- Elevation
- 738 ft
- ZIP code
- 46162
Needham’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Needham.