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A town of 721.
Greenfield Township’s average trip to work is 39 minutes, against 24 minutes in Indiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 34% of the land in Greenfield Township is conserved, against 1.9% in Indiana’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Hoosier National Forest, at 9,424 acres with 20.5 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Greenfield Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 1,444 in 1890, a low of 338 in 1970, 746 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1925 and 3 maps from 1956 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenfield Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Greenfield Township.
22 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hoosier National Forest | 20.5 mi | 9,424 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
The median household income in Greenfield Township is $42,000. Most working residents leave Greenfield Township for work: only 0% work in town. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Greenfield Township.
| Greenfield Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 10% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Greenfield Township has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Greenfield Township’s July high is 87°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 6 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Greenfield Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Greenfield Township beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 21% of Greenfield Township adults smoke cigarettes.
| Greenfield Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 35% |
| What stands out | Greenfield Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.9% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 21.3% | 15.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Greenfield Township; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Greenfield Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Indiana.
Where Greenfield Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Indiana, United States
Greenfield Township is one of ten townships in Orange County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 746 and it contained 494 housing units.
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Greenfield Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.