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White River

A township of 1,348 people in Gibson County, Indiana
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Conserved land2.7%842 of 31,132 acres
Trails20 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0625 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About White River

Township in Indiana, United States
1,472Population
49 sq miArea
400 ftElevation

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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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.

Princeton
25%
Patoka
17%
Evansville
12%
Vincennes
3%
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Health in White River

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 53% of towns with similar incomes.

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5better than IN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Gibson General HospitalPrinceton · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Tulip Tree Family Health Care PrincetonPrinceton · 6.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47666, 47640 · CMS · HRSAHealth in White River →

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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.

43° / 26°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Princeton Public LibraryPrinceton · 6.6 miles · 60 hrs a week
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