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A township of 1,799 people in Jefferson County, Indiana
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Township in Indiana, United States
1,600Population
27.6 sq miArea
741 ftElevation

Republican Township is one of ten townships in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,600 and it contained 663 housing units. Republican Township was created on March 12, 1817, by the Jefferson County Common Pleas Court. It has had the following post offices, which are no longer in operation: Hargan (June 4, 1884 – July 29, 1898); Ramsey's Mills (Dec. 19, 1832-Jan. 14, 1848); Swanville (June 10, 1847-Oct. 23, 1866) and (Jan. 8, 1867-Jan. 15, 1907). There is no active post office in the township. Ramseys Mills Post Office was renamed Kent, which operated from Jan. 14, 1848 until March 26, 1965, when mail service was transferred to Madison. Its a…

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Most working residents leave Republican for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (23%), Hanover (7%) and Madison (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Madison
23%
Hanover
7%
Madison
6%
Scottsburg
3%
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Health in Republican

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 28% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Norton Scott HospitalScottsburg · 12.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Well Care Community Health-Foundations Family Medicine AustinAustin · 13.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47138, 47250 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Republican →

Natural hazards in Republican

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Republican has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 26°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Jefferson County Public Library HanoverHanover · 5 miles · 38 hrs a week
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