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Smyrna

A township of 1,042 people in Jefferson County, Indiana
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Conserved land3.4%561 of 16,524 acres
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Parks & preserves1538 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Smyrna

Township in Indiana, United States
1,116Population
26 sq miArea
761 ftElevation

Smyrna Township is one of ten townships in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,116 and it contained 453 housing units. Created on June 16, 1847, by the Jefferson County Commissioners, Smyrna was the last of Jefferson County's 10 townships to be formed. It is largely rural with only small unincorporated areas as population centers. No post offices operate in the township. The following post offices once operated in the township: Creswell (May 29, 1856-Nov. 30, 1892) and (June 6, 1893-Sept. 13, 1902); Volga (May 29, 1856 – July 14, 1904); Wakefield (July 8, 1899-Feb. 15, 1905). 6.

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Most working residents leave Smyrna for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Madison (37%), Madison (10%) and North Vernon (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Madison
37%
Madison
10%
North Vernon
3%
Hanover
2%
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Health Grade C

Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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3worse than IN

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Norton-King's Daughters' HealthMadison · 8.7 mi · ER
Well Care Community Health-Foundations Family Medicine AustinAustin · 16.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
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DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47250, 47230 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Smyrna →

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Smyrna 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° / 25°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Jefferson County Public Library HanoverHanover · 5.6 miles · 38 hrs a week
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