Ireland Church, 2015
Ireland’s story
173 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 2 maps from 1956 on.
- 1853Ireland is settled
IrelandIN
A town of 153, settled in 1853.
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Ireland a good place to live?
Ireland’s midpoint age is 61.1 years, above both Indiana’s towns (39.4 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Of the 594 Indiana towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Ireland. Ireland’s density of trails is 1.7 miles per square mile, above both the Indiana town median (0.2) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Ireland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
153 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Ireland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ireland, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIreland Utilities, Inc.No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
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 Ireland.
Work & commute
More than half of Ireland’s working residents commute to Jasper
Half commute less than 5 miles. The top destinations are Jasper (58%), Huntingburg (9%) and Ferdinand (6%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Ireland0%
Jasper58%
Huntingburg9%
Ferdinand6%
Indianapolis4%
5 mi
median commute distance
12
jobs based in Ireland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Ireland brings four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 23° on a January night to 87° on a July afternoon, with about 14 inches of snow a winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring43–66°
Summer64–86°
Fall45–68°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Ireland, mostly inland flooding
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Ireland than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 177 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 1.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ireland Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Ireland
14pages on Ireland
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Ireland; the nearest are
Oakland City UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Oakland City19.8 mi$27,900 tuitionVincennes UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Vincennes34 mi$7,126 in-state tuitionOwensboro Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Owensboro, KY48.4 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Ireland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Ireland for work
Where Ireland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
12jobs based in Ireland
0%of working residents work in town
5 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Ireland
Unincorporated community and Census Designated Place in Indiana, United States
Ireland is an unincorporated community in Madison Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 469 ft
- ZIP code
- 47545
Questions about Ireland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Ireland, IN a good place to live?
Ireland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.