Helton-Mayo Farm · National Register of Historic Places
Shawswick Township’s story
135 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1934 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1891Shawswick Township is settled
Shawswick TownshipIN
5 bordering townsMap →
Helton-Mayo Farm · Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
20,901
2025 Census estimate · +1% since 2020
Median home value
$165K
Census ACS
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
46.0
years
Jobs based here
8,433
Balanced
TownGrade
B−
#327 of 585 in IN
Is Shawswick Township a good place to live?
Shawswick Township gives you more for your money than most places: a typical home costs about $165K, 2.5 years of the Bedford area’s $66K median household income. It grades B− overall, ranked 327th of 585 in Indiana. The low prices come with trade-offs. Residents are less healthy than 77% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. 28% of working residents work locally in Shawswick Township, above both the Indiana town median (11%) and the median of U.S. towns (8%). Helton-Mayo Farm is on the National Register of Historic Places.
What makes Shawswick Township stand out
Where Shawswick Township beats most towns.
How Shawswick Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far Shawswick Township is from typical.
Cost of livingA−Open →HealthIndiana University Health Bedford Hospital 4.3 miles awayC−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Jobs & income8,433 jobs based hereC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 7.8% of households have no car; 2.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landCOpen →History1 place on the National RegisterA−Open →Civic life3.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−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 Shawswick Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Shawswick Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBedford City UtilitiesNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpLawrence County Recycling CenterMon–Fri 6 am–6 pm; Sat 7 am–5 pm; Sun 12 pm–6 pmOpenStreetMap
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 hereLawrence County Voter RegistrationLawrence County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes47421, 4745147421 94% · 47451 6%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 Shawswick Township.
HealthC−
For health, Shawswick Township earns a C−
Shawswick Township: 14% of adults have diabetes. CDC measures, 32 in all: Shawswick Township beats Indiana on 1 and trails on 5.
23%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Shawswick Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Shawswick Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.3% | 77.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8.1% |
Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital
4.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
36th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB
Shawswick Township’s schools rank ahead of 56% of Indiana districts
Public schools: the North Lawrence Com Schools. The largest public high school is Bedford-North Lawrence High School, with 1,268 students. Two of the 9 schools are below, and why each made the list.
56%of IN districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–6 | Grades K–6 | 528 | B− |
| Bedford-North Lawrence High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,268 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsC
Shawswick Township has set aside 0.7% of its land for conservation
Otis Park, at 165 acres with 4.7 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. 10 miles of trail wind through 11 parks and preserves. In Shawswick Township, the trail network density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
#265for trails in IN
| Shawswick Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.7% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
0.7%
conserved · 290 of 44,488 acres
10 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Otis Park | 4.7 mi | 165 |
| 2. Murray Forest Park | — | 28 |
| 3. Wilson Park | 0.1 mi | 24 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Shawswick Township: four seasons and pleasant summers
July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 22° and about 10 inches of snow falls in a winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring42–65°
Summer62–85°
Fall44–67°
Oct 20
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Shawswick Township, with inland flooding at the top
On expected storm and flood damage, Shawswick Township sits below 67% of U.S. communities. Paid flood insurance claims in the town since 1979: 11. Expected losses in Shawswick Township break down as 45% from inland flooding and 22% from tornadoes.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
11
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About one in four working residents works right in Shawswick Township
Shawswick Township has about as many jobs (8,433) as working residents, but only 2,304 people both live and work here.
Half of commuters travel less than 20 miles. The income of the median household in Shawswick Township is $60,000. About one worker in four stays in Shawswick Township for work. For residents here, the share who live below the poverty line is 13%.
28%work in town
| Shawswick Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 7.8% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Shawswick Township28%
Bedford25%
Bloomington15%
Indianapolis6%
Mitchell3%
20 mi
median commute distance
8,433
jobs based in Shawswick Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 53% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Shawswick Township is older than the Indiana average
In Shawswick Township, 21% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more. People 65 and older are 23% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 19% of residents (23% statewide). For Shawswick Township, the median age is 46 years.
46median age · IN 38.1
| Shawswick Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 21% | 22% | 29% |
Shawswick TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school39%
Some college19%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s14%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
About 93 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.4 points). Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women. Median age: women 49.6, men 42.2.
| Shawswick Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.5% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.2% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.3% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.5% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.4% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.3% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.3% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.6% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shawswick Township
18pages on Shawswick Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Shawswick Township; the nearest are
Indiana University-BloomingtonUniversity or college · Public · Bloomington22 mi$12,144 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY55.9 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Shawswick Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Shawswick Township
Township in Indiana, United States
Shawswick Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 20,469 and it contained 9,653 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 70 sq mi
- Elevation
- 686 ft
Shawswick Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Shawswick Township.
Guthrie TownshipIndian Creek TownshipMarion TownshipMarshall TownshipPleasant Run TownshipShawswick Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawswick Township | #327 | B− | A− | — | B | C− |
| Guthrie Township | — | — | A | — | B | C− |
| Indian Creek Township | #416 | C+ | A− | — | B | C− |
| Marion Township | #559 | C− | A− | — | C | C− |
| Marshall Township | #198 | B+ | A− | — | B | C |
| Pleasant Run Township | — | — | A− | — | B | C+ |
Guthrie Township and Pleasant Run Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Shawswick Township, Guthrie Township, Indian Creek Township, Marion Township, Marshall Township and Pleasant Run Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Shawswick Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Shawswick Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Shawswick Township, IN a good place to live?
Shawswick Township grades B− overall, better than 55% of U.S. towns and #327 of 585 in Indiana. It grades C− for health and B for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Shawswick Township, IN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A−.