RossIN
A town of 2,805, settled in 1830. Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns.
What makes Ross stand out
The 2 things Ross does most differently from other towns.
91% of working residents leave Ross for work
Where Ross’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Ross’s report card
Now in Ross
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Weather
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ross. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Ross beats the Indiana average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Ross | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6.8% | 7.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 8.3% |
Ross’s public schools outperform 75% of Indiana districts
The public schools Ross’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossville Elementary School | PK–5 | 440 | A− |
| Rossville Middle/Senior High Sch | 6–12 | 493 | B− |
Most working residents commute out of Ross
Most working residents leave Ross for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Lafayette (35%), Frankfort (10%) and West Lafayette (7%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ross has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.
About Ross
Township in Indiana, United States
Ross Township is one of 14 townships in Clinton County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,823 (down from 2,898 at 2010) and it contained 1,146 housing units. The township was named for John Ross, a pioneer settler and associate county judge.
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- Established
- 1830
- Population
- 2,823
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 738 ft
Ross’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Ross.