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Redding

A township of 5,231 people in Jackson County, Indiana
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Conserved land0.5%101 of 22,025 acres
Trails5.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves019 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Redding

Township in Indiana, United States
5,211Population
34.6 sq miArea
646 ftElevation

Redding Township is one of twelve townships in Jackson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,211 and it contained 2,143 housing units.

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Living in Redding

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Most working residents leave Redding for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Seymour (37%), Columbus (19%) and Center (2%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Seymour
37%
Columbus
19%
Center
2%
North Vernon
2%
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Health in Redding

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

4worse than IN

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

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Care nearby

Schneck Medical CenterSeymour · 4.9 mi · ER
Ihc Jackson County AnnexSeymour · 4.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 47274 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Redding →

Natural hazards in Redding

30
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Redding has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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School Grade C

The public schools Redding’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 72% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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Nearest: Jackson County Public LibrarySeymour · 4.8 miles · 54 hrs a week
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