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Pershing

A township of 1,354 people in Jackson County, Indiana
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Conserved land25%4,832 of 19,653 acres
Trails0.7 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Pershing

Township in Indiana, United States
1,354Population
30.9 sq miArea
738 ftElevation

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.

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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.

Seymour
24%
Columbus
18%
Brownstown
7%
Hamilton
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Pershing →

Health in Pershing

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Schneck Medical CenterSeymour · 12.7 mi · ER
Ihc Jackson County AnnexSeymour · 12.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47235, 47274 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pershing →

Natural hazards in Pershing

57
Moderate

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

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

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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.

41° / 24°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Brownstown Public LibraryBrownstown · 10.5 miles · 46 hrs a week

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