Templeton goats, 2007
Templeton’s story
153 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2007 and 3 maps from 1962 on.
- 1873Templeton is settled
TempletonIN
The town, settled in 1873, counts 15 residents.
Population
15
Census survey, 2020–24
Settled
1873
153 years ago
Is Templeton a good place to live?
Of the 594 Indiana towns we compare, none has a higher home-ownership rate than Templeton. Templeton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
15 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Templeton.
Natural hazards
Templeton faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
23risk score of 100
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 77% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 36% of Templeton’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 26% to cold waves. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Templeton once, in 2004.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Templeton has four seasons and pleasant summers
19″snow a winter
Summer afternoons peak near 84° in July, and January nights bottom out around 17°; snowfall runs to about 19 inches a winter. Expect chilly winters and warm summers in Templeton.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall42–64°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Templeton is
The share of adults in Templeton who report frequent mental distress is 19%. In Templeton, 18% of adults smoke cigarettes, against 17% in Indiana’s towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Among adults in the town, 41% have obesity and 27% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Templeton | Typical Indiana town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Templeton | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 56.5% | 61.2% |
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport
16.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Templeton
13pages on Templeton
The big questions
Out and about
Nearby attractions
All 18 attractions →Ross–Ade Stadium and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Templeton. Close and well known come first.
16 mi Stadium & arenaRoss–Ade Stadium
20 mi State parkProphetstown State Park28 mi LandmarkWabash and Erie Canal30 mi Theme parkIndiana Beach
16 mi MuseumSamara
38 mi MuseumRopkey Armor MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ross–Ade Stadium: Tstuddud at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Prophetstown State Park: Flickr user: Dan https://www.flickr.com/photos/dwmizell/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Samara: Tim Musson, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ropkey Armor Museum: John Schanlaub, CC BY 3.0
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Getting set up
Moving to Templeton: who provides what
Templeton is unincorporated, so Benton County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNIPSCO22.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesBenton CountyBenton 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 hereBenton County Circuit Court ClerkBenton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes47986, 4797147986 72% · 47971 28%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Templeton; the nearest are
Purdue University GlobalUniversity or college · Public · West Lafayette15.2 mi$10,101 in-state tuitionDanville Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Danville, IL33.3 mi$4,440 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Templeton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Templeton
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
Templeton is an unincorporated community in Bolivar Township, Benton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Templeton had a population of 75. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 699 ft
- ZIP code
- 47986
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