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Bainbridge TownshipIN
A town of 17,648.
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Photo: Evking22 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
17,648
2025 Census estimate · +2.9% since 2020
Median home value
$233K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
39.1
years
Jobs based here
16,517
A job hub
TownGrade
A
#88 of 585 in IN
Is Bainbridge Township a good place to live?
Bainbridge Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $233K, 3.1 years of the Jasper area’s $76K median household income. It grades A overall, 88th among Indiana's 585 graded towns. On the plus side, its schools rank ahead of 88% of Indiana towns. 52% of working residents work locally in Bainbridge Township, where Indiana’s towns sit at 11% and U.S. towns at 8%. Only 6 of the 593 Indiana towns we compare have a lower average trip to work than Bainbridge Township. The biggest park or preserve is Parklands of Jasper, at 87 acres.
What makes Bainbridge Township stand out
Where Bainbridge Township beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here16,517
Residents who work8,908
Work
1.9 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 92% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | PK–5 | 1,023 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | PK–8 | 485 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | PK–8 | 485 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Bainbridge Township7.2
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical IN town3.6
Civic lifeA−
2 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Indiana town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
A job hub
Every workday, about 11,919 people come to Bainbridge Township for work
Where Bainbridge Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
16,517jobs based in Bainbridge Township
52%of working residents work in town
4 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Bainbridge Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Bainbridge Township is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →HealthMemorial Hospital and Health Care Center 0.7 miles awayC+Open →Jobs & income$69K median household incomeB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 43% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8 of 20; 6.1% of households have no car; 1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4 miles of trails; 5% conserved landB−Open →HistoryB+Open →Civic life7.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsA−Open →
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 Bainbridge Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bainbridge Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDubois Rural Electric Coop13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJasper Municipal Water UtilityNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bainbridge 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 hereDubois County Circuit Court ClerkDubois County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2020
ZIP code4754647546 100%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 Bainbridge Township.
Bainbridge Township pairs an A for schools with modest home prices, draws workers from Jasper and beyond and looks healthier within Indiana than nationally.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About half of Bainbridge Township’s working residents commute to Jasper
16,517 jobs are based in Bainbridge Township, 1.9 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. The average commute takes 15.4 minutes, against 24.1 across Indiana.
14% of Bainbridge Township residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Bainbridge Township has added 1,824 jobs, to 16,517 in 2023. The top destinations are Jasper (49%), Huntingburg (6%) and Ferdinand (4%).
52%work in town
| Bainbridge Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 7.8% | 11% |
| Median household income | $69,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Bainbridge Township52%
Jasper49%
Huntingburg6%
Ferdinand4%
Evansville4%
4 mi
median commute distance
16,517
jobs based in Bainbridge Township
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 48% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
For schools, Bainbridge Township earns an A
Its A for schools comes with an A for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $233K.
Its public schools are run by the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs school district. Three of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Jasper High School, with 1,103 students.
88%of IN districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 1,023 | B |
| Jasper High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,103 | A− |
| Jasper Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 709 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsB−
Bainbridge Township has set aside 4.9% of its land for conservation
3.9 miles of trail in 14 parks and preserves.
#301for trails in IN
| Bainbridge Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 4.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
4.9%
conserved · 1,113 of 22,609 acres
3.9 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jasper Youth Sports Complex | 0.9 mi | 66 |
| 2. John Bohnert Park | 0.6 mi | 15 |
| 3. Parklands of Jasper | 0.1 mi | 87 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Bainbridge Township
Bainbridge Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Bainbridge Township is 87°F.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring43–66°
Summer63–86°
Fall45–68°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
On CDC estimates, Bainbridge Township is less healthy than 58% of U.S. towns
Within Indiana it is healthier than 62% of the 589 graded towns: much of Indiana scores lower on these measures.
Bainbridge Township beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 33% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Bainbridge Township.
42%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Bainbridge Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 37% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 39% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 17% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better30 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Bainbridge Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.3% |
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
0.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
62nd
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
An age mix much like Indiana’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Indiana average. Bainbridge Township has grown 2.9% since 2020, to 17,648 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 30% across Indiana.
39.1median age · IN 38.1
| Bainbridge Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 24% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 22% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | 39.5 years | 40.5 years |
Bainbridge TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school33%
Some college20%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.2 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Bainbridge Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.5% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.2% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.8% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.1% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.1% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Bainbridge Township
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 2011, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Bainbridge Township.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
5
paid flood claims since 2011
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade A
For cost of living, Bainbridge Township earns an A
Bainbridge Township’s median rent is $813 a month.
$225Kmedian sale price
| Bainbridge Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $813 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bainbridge Township
18pages on Bainbridge Township
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bainbridge Township; the nearest are
Saint Meinrad School of TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · St. Meinrad16.6 miVincennes UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Vincennes38 mi$7,126 in-state tuitionOwensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro, KY46.8 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Bainbridge Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Bainbridge Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Bainbridge Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 16,020 and it contained 6,870 housing units. The city of Jasper, Indiana is contained within the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 453 ft
Bainbridge Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Bainbridge Township.
Madison TownshipMarion TownshipHarbison TownshipPatoka TownshipJackson TownshipJasperBainbridge Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Township | #88 | A | A | — | A | C+ |
| Madison Township | #243 | B+ | B | — | A | C+ |
| Marion Township | — | — | A | — | A | C+ |
| Harbison Township | — | — | A | — | A | C+ |
| Patoka Township | #236 | B+ | A | — | A | C− |
| Jackson Township | — | — | A− | — | A+ | C |
| Jasper | #81 | A | A | B+ | A | C+ |
Marion Township, Harbison Township and Jackson Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Bainbridge Township, Madison Township, Marion Township, Harbison Township, Patoka Township and Jackson Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Bainbridge Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Bainbridge Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bainbridge Township, IN a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Bainbridge Township grades A overall, better than 87% of U.S. towns and #88 of 585 in Indiana. It grades C+ for health and A for schools.
Is Bainbridge Township, IN expensive?
Not for the area. The typical home is worth about $233,000, 9% below the Indiana typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.