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Owen

A township of 1,038 people in Clark County, Indiana
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About Owen

Township in Indiana, United States
916Population
17.4 sq miArea
719 ftElevation

Owen Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 958 and it contained 462 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Owen for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Jeffersonville (19%), Charlestown (5%) and New Albany (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Jeffersonville
19%
Charlestown
5%
New Albany
5%
Clarksville
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Owen →

Health in Owen

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 72% of towns with similar incomes.

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4better than IN

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

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Care nearby

Baptist Health LagrangeLa Grange · 10.1 mi · ER
Charlestown Community Medical ServicesCharlestown · 7.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47111, 47141 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Owen →

Natural hazards in Owen

62
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

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

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Owen has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 26°Winter
67° / 44°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: New Washington LibraryNew Washington · 5.4 miles · 36 hrs a week

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