Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Michigantown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Michigantown beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 148 in 1850, 441 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1903 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Michigantown, 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 Michigantown.
The share of residents in Michigantown who live below the poverty line: 17%. Only 1% of working residents stay in Michigantown for work; the rest commute out. Jobs based in Michigantown grew to 66 in 2023, 30 more than in 2013. Half the trips to work are shorter than 15 miles.
| Michigantown | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 11% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Summer afternoons peak near 83° in July, and January nights bottom out around 18°; snowfall runs to about 24 inches a winter. Michigantown has chilly winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Among adults in Michigantown, 17% smoke cigarettes. This Indiana town tracks Indiana closely on all 32 CDC measures. In Michigantown, 31% of adults feel lonely, against 32% in Indiana’s towns and 33% across U.S. towns.
| Michigantown | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 6.8% in value. In Michigantown, 63% of households are owner-occupiers. Its rent at the middle of the market is $844 a month, below both Indiana’s towns ($947 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
| Michigantown | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $844 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
44% of Michigantown’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 15%. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 58% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Michigantown after 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2023.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Michigantown; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Michigantown residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
Where Michigantown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Indiana, United States
Michigantown is a town in Michigan Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Michigantown had a population of 441. The town was named for the Michigan Road, an early thoroughfare through the area.
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Michigantown has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.