Armstrong, Indiana, 2016
Armstrong Township’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2016 and 3 maps from 1901 on.
- 1856Armstrong Township is settled
Armstrong TownshipIN
A town of 1,634, settled in 1856.
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,634
2025 Census estimate · +4.4% since 2020
Median home value
$259K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
55.3
years
Jobs based here
114
A commuter town
Is Armstrong Township a good place to live?
The best of Armstrong Township’s subject grades are a B for incomes and civic life; the weakest is a C− for walkability. 35% of residents are 65 or older in Armstrong Township, above both the Indiana town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 594 Indiana towns, just 3 have a higher median age than Armstrong Township. On the outdoors, just 75 of Indiana’s 1,098 towns do worse. Armstrong Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
WeakestC−Walkability
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Armstrong Township for work
Where Armstrong Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
114jobs based in Armstrong Township
4%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Armstrong Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Armstrong Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.9 of 20; 0.7% of households have no car; 2.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →Jobs & income$86K median household incomeBOpen →SchoolsBehind 62% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationC+Open →Cost of livingTypical home $259K, 3.8 years of the Evansville metro’s $68K median household incomeBOpen →HealthHealthier than 57% of U.S. towns; Deaconess Hospital 11.8 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life2.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Armstrong Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Armstrong Township, and how to reach them.
PowerSouthern Indiana Gas & Elec19.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGerman Township Water District Inc.No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Armstrong Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVanderburgh County Election OfficeVanderburgh County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes47720, 47639, 47725, 4763347720 78% · 47639 14% · 47725 6% · 47633 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Armstrong Township.
Who lives here
Older than Indiana overall
In the comparison, Armstrong Township comes against 23% in Indiana’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. People 65 and older are 35% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (23% statewide). 34% of Armstrong Township adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
55.3median age · IN 38.1
| Armstrong Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 34% | 22% | 29% |
Armstrong TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school28%
Some college21%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 36% and 59% women
The Census survey reached too few of Armstrong Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.5 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Armstrong Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.1% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 8% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.5% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.8% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.5% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19.9% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.3% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,600, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
About half of Armstrong Township’s working residents commute to Evansville
Most working residents leave Armstrong Township for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Armstrong Township fell to 114 in 2023, 250 fewer than in 2013. Armstrong Township’s average trip to work is 27 minutes.
4%work in town
| Armstrong Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 11% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Armstrong Township4%
Evansville47%
Center Township4%
Patoka Township4%
German Township3%
11 mi
median commute distance
114
jobs based in Armstrong Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 24% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Armstrong Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Armstrong Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Armstrong Township is 88°F.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring46–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in Armstrong Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
59risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB
Armstrong Township stands out in Indiana and nationally, with more of its adults who had a checkup this year
82% of adults had a checkup this year in Armstrong Township. Armstrong Township beats the Indiana average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 6.4% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance in Armstrong Township.
57%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Armstrong Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 80% | 79% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
10 better20 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Armstrong Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 14.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.4% | 8.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.3% |
Deaconess Hospital
In Evansville · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 15 attractions →USS LST-325 and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Armstrong Township. Close and well known come first.
12 mi MuseumUSS LST-325
40 mi Theme parkHoliday World & Splashin' Safari
17 mi Ancient siteAngel Mounds
12 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
35 mi National MemorialLincoln Boyhood National Memorial116K visitors a year
10 mi Zoo & aquariumMesker Park Zoo and Botanic GardenSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Public domain · Angel Mounds: Heironymous Rowe (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Rene Sturgell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: Randella (talk), CC BY 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Armstrong Township
17pages on Armstrong Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Armstrong Township
University of Southern IndianaUniversity or college · Public · Evansville12 mi$10,066 in-state tuitionUniversity of EvansvilleUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Evansville12.9 mi$44,172 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Armstrong Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Armstrong Township
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Armstrong is an unincorporated community in Armstrong Township, Vanderburgh County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 469 ft
Armstrong Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Armstrong Township.
Robinson TownshipScott TownshipGerman TownshipJohnson TownshipSmith TownshipSt. WendelArmstrong Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Township | — | — | B | — | C+ | B |
| Robinson Township | #254 | B+ | C+ | — | A | B− |
| Scott Township | #389 | B− | C | — | C+ | A− |
| German Township | #442 | C+ | B | — | C+ | B− |
| Johnson Township | #25 | A+ | B+ | — | A | B− |
| Smith Township | — | — | A+ | — | A | C+ |
| St. Wendel | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Armstrong Township and Smith Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Armstrong Township, Robinson Township, Scott Township, German Township, Johnson Township and Smith Township report no FBI crime data of their own. St. Wendel isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Armstrong Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Armstrong Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Armstrong Township, IN expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.