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A town of 948. Nearly 24.6% of it is conserved land.
Population
948
−2.9% since 2010
Median home value
$215K
Census ACS
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
47.3
years
Jobs based here
28
A commuter town
What makes Pershing stand out
The thing Pershing does most differently from other towns.
Small town
948 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →86°
Clear
H 87° · L 64°
Local news
All →- 24m Pershing motor yacht Kioni for saleSuperYacht Times · Aug 24
- The Power Of PersistenceMarine Technology News · Aug 12
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pershing. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Pershing
Most working residents leave Pershing for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Seymour (24%), Columbus (18%) and Brownstown (7%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pershing0%
Seymour24%
Columbus18%
Brownstown7%
Hamilton6%
16 mi
median commute distance
28
jobs based in Pershing
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Outdoors
24.6% of Pershing is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
24.6%conserved
24.6%
conserved · 4,832 of 19,653 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hoosier National Forest | 0.4 mi | 4,864 |
| 2. Freetown Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Pershing has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–41°
Spring43–64°
Summer63–84°
Fall44–67°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Pershing is
Pershing beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better30 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Pershing | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.3% | 8.3% |
Schneck Medical Center
12.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
12
paid flood claims since 2008
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Pershing for work
Where Pershing’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
28jobs based in Pershing
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pershing
Township in Indiana, United States
Pershing Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,354 and it contained 600 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,354
- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft