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Owen

A township of 1,830 people in Jackson County, Indiana
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Conserved land0.8%272 of 34,844 acres
Trails0.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1149 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Owen

Township in Indiana, United States
1,588Population
54.7 sq miArea
863 ftElevation

Owen Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,588 and it contained 667 housing units. It was named for the local Owen family of pioneer settlers.

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Most working residents leave Owen for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Seymour (25%), Columbus (15%) and Brownstown (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Seymour
25%
Columbus
15%
Brownstown
8%
Hamilton
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Owen →

Health in Owen

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

4better than IN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford · 17 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sichc BedfordBedford · 15.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47264, 47220, 47260 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Owen →

Natural hazards in Owen

57
Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Owen has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Medora LibraryMedora · 6.1 miles · 12 hrs a week
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