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Saluda

A township of 1,232 people in Jefferson County, Indiana
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Conserved land1.4%332 of 24,076 acres
Trails8.2 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0269 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Saluda

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
771 ftElevation

Saluda is an unincorporated community in Saluda Township, Jefferson County, Indiana.

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Most working residents leave Saluda for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (26%), Hanover (8%) and Madison (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Madison
26%
Hanover
8%
Madison
6%
Scottsburg
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Saluda →

Health in Saluda

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Norton-King's Daughters' HealthMadison · 15.3 mi · ER
Charlestown Community Medical ServicesCharlestown · 15.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47243, 47138, 47147 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Saluda →

Natural hazards in Saluda

52
Moderate

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

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

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Saluda 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° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: New Washington LibraryNew Washington · 5 miles · 36 hrs a week
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