Duck Creek Aqueduct · National Register of Historic Places
Metamora’s story
188 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1838Metamora is settled
MetamoraIN
Duck Creek Aqueduct · Photo: Rosenthal, James W., creator · Public domain
Is Metamora a good place to live?
Of the 594 Indiana towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Metamora. 11% of the land in Metamora is conserved, against 1.9% in Indiana’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Duck Creek Aqueduct is on the National Register of Historic Places. Metamora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Metamora stand out
Where Metamora beats most towns.
Small town
491 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 Metamora: who provides what
Metamora is unincorporated, so Franklin County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers91% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesFranklin CountyFranklin County provides services here
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 hereFranklin Circuit Court ClerkFranklin County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code4703047030 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 Metamora.
Natural hazards
Metamora stands out in Indiana and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
70% of Metamora’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 13%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in just over four fifths of U.S. communities.
82risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
A smaller share of working residents in Metamora work locally than in the typical Indiana or U.S. town
The median commute is under 29 miles. The top destinations are Batesville (8%), Connersville (6%) and Shelbyville (6%).
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Metamora1%
Batesville8%
Connersville6%
Shelbyville6%
Indianapolis6%
29 mi
median commute distance
31
jobs based in Metamora
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Metamora, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 85° and January nights of 21°, with about 18 inches of snow a winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring42–64°
Summer62–84°
Fall44–66°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up 10.9% of Metamora
The biggest park or preserve is Whitewater Valley Gateway Park, at 27 acres.
10.9%conserved
10.9%
conserved · 28 of 259 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Whitewater Valley Gateway Park | — | 27 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Health
How healthy Metamora is
The share of adults in Metamora who say their health is fair or poor: 28%. This Indiana town beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. Two figures for adults here: 19% report frequent physical distress, 22% smoke cigarettes. Only 8 of the 590 Indiana towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Metamora.
| Metamora | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better17 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Metamora | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 13% | 8.1% |
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
11 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Metamora
15pages on Metamora
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Metamora; the nearest are
Miami University-OxfordUniversity or college · Public · Oxford, OH21.9 mi$18,161 in-state tuitionGateway Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Florence, KY43.2 mi$4,728 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Metamora residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Metamora for work
Where Metamora’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
31jobs based in Metamora
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Metamora
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Metamora, IN a good place to live?
Metamora has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.