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Niles

A township of 1,561 people in Delaware County, Indiana
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About Niles

Township in Indiana, United States
1,369Population
29.6 sq miArea
928 ftElevation

Niles Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 1,360 and it contained 566 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Niles for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Muncie (30%), Hamilton (5%) and Albany (4%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Muncie
30%
Hamilton
5%
Albany
4%
Delaware
4%
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Health in Niles

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial HospitalMuncie · 12.7 mi · ER
Meridian Health ServicesDunkirk · 3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47336, 47338, 47320 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Niles →

Natural hazards in Niles

57
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Niles has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 32 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Dunkirk Public LibraryDunkirk · 3.7 miles · 40 hrs a week

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