YorkIN
A town of 179. Nearly 0.8% of it is conserved land.
What makes York stand out
The 2 things York does most differently from other towns.
179 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
York’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Hometown honors late musician and wrestler Andy Williams with planned park memorialchaoszine.net · Sep 29
- DA reopens investigation and Cornell statement addresses lawsuit over 2024 rape case14850.com · Sep 29
- New York can’t take growth for grantedThe Washington Post · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in York. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of York
Most working residents leave York for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lafayette (9%), Fowler (5%) and Pike (5%). Half commute less than 40 miles.
Where working residents work
0.8% of York is conserved land
13 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vinegar Hill Gamebird Habitat Area | — | 101 |
| 2. Jefvert Gamebird Habitat Area | — | 55 |
| 3. Raub Gamebird Habitat Area | — | 38 |
Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
York beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | York | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 19.8% | 15.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.4% | 15.4% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
York has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
98% of working residents leave York for work
Where York’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About York
Township in Indiana, United States
York Township is one of eleven townships in Benton County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 155 and it contained 82 housing units. It was organized in June 1860 and named for the state of New York, the former home of local pioneer John Fleming.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 155
- Area
- 28 sq mi
- Elevation
- 771 ft