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A town of 414 people in Indiana
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About Wilkinson

Town in Indiana, United States
414Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,001 ftElevation

Wilkinson is a town in Brown Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wilkinson had a population of 414. Located in the northeast corner of Hancock County, the town sits along Indiana State Road 109, which runs north to Anderson and south to I-70 and Knightstown. Wilkinson is about 30 miles east of Indianapolis, and about 12 miles northeast of Greenfield.

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Town numbers

ZIP code46186
Area code765
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Housing in Wilkinson

$294K▲ 4.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Wilkinson home is worth about $294,000, up 4.1% in a year, 13% above the Indiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Wilkinson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Greenfield (17%), Center (10%) and Carmel (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Greenfield
17%
Center
10%
Carmel
7%
Washington
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Wilkinson →

Health in Wilkinson

Compared with Indiana

≈Just like Indiana

No difference on any of 32 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Wilkinson tracks Indiana closely.

Care nearby

Hancock Regional HospitalGreenfield · 11.4 mi · ER
Jane Pauley Community Health Center at GreenfieldGreenfield · 10.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Wilkinson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Wilkinson →

Natural hazards in Wilkinson

39
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 39% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Wilkinson →

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Wilkinson has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
62° / 41°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Knightstown Public LibraryKnightstown · 7.6 miles · 36 hrs a week

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