White RiverIN
A town of 1,348. Healthier than 64% of U.S. towns.
What makes White River stand out
The thing White River does most differently from other towns.
1,348 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Muncie unites for annual White River Clean-Up in wake of recent floodingballstatedailynews.com · Sep 19
- Ocho Rios fishermen become guardians of the seaRon Fanfair · Sep 18
- High school football roundup: Enumclaw beats rival, Puyallup downs Lake StevensTacoma News Tribune · Sep 18
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in White River. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of White River
Most working residents leave White River for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Princeton (25%), Patoka (17%) and Evansville (12%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
White River has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
White River beats the Indiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | White River | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.2% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.3% |
2.7% of White River is conserved land
20 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
White River has shrunk 12.8% since 2010
1,689 people in 2010; 1,348 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
About White River
Township in Indiana, United States
White River Township is one of ten townships in Gibson County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,472 (down from 1,689 at 2010) and it contained 723 housing units. It took its name from the White River.
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- Population
- 1,472
- Area
- 49 sq mi
- Elevation
- 400 ft