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Penn

A township of 1,052 people in Jay County, Indiana
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails3.3 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Penn

Township in Indiana, United States
1,133Population
30.2 sq miArea
892 ftElevation

Penn Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,133 (down from 1,239 at 2010) and it contained 530 housing units.

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Living in Penn

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Most working residents leave Penn for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Portland (22%), Muncie (6%) and Berne (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Portland
22%
Muncie
6%
Berne
5%
Bluffton
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Penn →

Health in Penn

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 7% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 39% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

15worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health JayPortland · 10.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Meridian Health ServicesMontpelier · 6.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47369, 47326 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Penn →

Natural hazards in Penn

45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Climate in Penn

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Penn 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° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Penn’s library

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Penn Township Public Library195 North Union · part of Penn Township Public Library
Fine-freeE-books22 hrs a week
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