The White River, Riverside Park, Indianapolis, Ind, 1900
White River Township’s story
White River Township in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1900 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
Explore the history →White River TownshipIN
A town of 2,340.
Population
2,340
2025 Census estimate · −3.8% since 2020
Median home value
$287K
Census ACS
Household income
$82K
median
Median age
50.4
years
Jobs based here
287
A commuter town
Is White River Township a good place to live?
The best of White River Township’s subject grades are an A− for schools and incomes; the weakest is a D for walkability. Only 69 of Indiana’s 1,086 towns score higher on health. Homes are within reach, about $287K for a typical one, or 3.6 years of the Indianapolis metro’s $80K median household income. The biggest place to walk is Strawtown Koteewi Park, 704 acres with 8.1 miles of trail. White River Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave White River Township for work
Where White River Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
287jobs based in White River Township
2%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How White River Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Indiana), ordered by how far White River Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.7 of 20; 4.8% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →SchoolsBeat 81% of Indiana districts on tests and graduationA−Open →Jobs & income287 jobs based hereA−Open →HealthRiverview Health 9.1 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1% conserved landB−Open →HistoryBOpen →Civic life1.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
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 White River Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in White River Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMaplewood Estates Mhc LLC water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have White River Township’s trash rules yet
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 hereHamilton County Election OfficeHamilton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP codes46060, 46031, 46030, 4603446060 42% · 46031 17% · 46030 16% · 46034 16%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 White River Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
White River Township has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave White River Township for work: only 2% work in town. At 34 minutes, White River Township’s average trip to work is against 24 minutes in Indiana’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 3.9% of White River Township residents live below the poverty line.
2%work in town
| White River Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 11% | 8% |
| Median household income | $82,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In White River Township2%
Indianapolis27%
Noblesville14%
Fishers7%
Carmel6%
18 mi
median commute distance
287
jobs based in White River Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 6% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, White River Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
White River Township beats the Indiana average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 30% of White River Township adults feel lonely, below both Indiana’s towns (32%) and U.S. towns (33%). 20% of adults get no exercise outside work in White River Township.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| White River Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
14 better18 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | White River Township | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.3% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.4% |
Riverview Health
9.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
White River Township stands out in Indiana and nationally: the median age there is higher
White River Township’s median age is 50.4 years. White River Township has lost 3.8% of its people since 2020, down to 2,340 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (37% statewide).
50.4median age · IN 38.1
| White River Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 years | 39.4 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 22% | 29% |
White River TownshipIndianaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school35%
Some college21%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s28%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.1 points. Across Indiana, 50.4% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 72% are men (IN 47%).
| White River Township | IN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.8% | 12.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 9.6% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.5% | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.3% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.7% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.5% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.3% | 9.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.4% | 32.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.5% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 4.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 27.9% | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.2% | 10.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,300, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in White River Township
White River Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 18 inches of snow falls in a winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring41–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall44–65°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Moderate risk in White River Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. Since 2011, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in White River Township.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 2011
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
OutdoorsB−
Conserved land covers 1.4% of White River Township
13 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves.
1.4%conserved
| White River Township | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
1.4%
conserved · 492 of 35,678 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Strawtown Koteewi Park | 8.1 mi | 704 |
| 2. Lafayette Trace Park | — | 125 |
| 3. White River Campground | — | 28 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 52 attractions →Lucas Oil Stadium and 35 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around White River Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
30 mi Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
13 mi MuseumConner Prairie
25 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
29 mi LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
11 mi TheatreRuoff Music CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Conner Prairie: Unknown, CC BY 2.5 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Ruoff Music Center: TownePost Network, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of White River Township
Union Bible CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Westfield13.2 mi$6,700 tuitionAnderson UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Anderson14.4 mi$37,240 tuition
About 1 of every 100 White River Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About White River Township
Township in Indiana, United States
White River Township is one of nine townships in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,414. It is the least developed township in the county and the only one without an incorporated community of any kind within its boundaries.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 56 sq mi
- Elevation
- 817 ft
White River Township’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with White River Township.
Jackson TownshipJackson TownshipNoblesville TownshipMadison TownshipWayne TownshipWhite River Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IN rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River Township | — | — | B+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Jackson Township | #85 | A | B+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Jackson Township | — | — | A | — | B+ | C+ |
| Noblesville Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Madison Township | — | — | A | — | B+ | C |
| Wayne Township | #122 | A− | C+ | — | A+ | A− |
White River Township, Jackson Township and Madison Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. White River Township, Jackson Township, Jackson Township, Madison Township and Wayne Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Noblesville Township isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare White River Township with a neighbor →
Questions about White River Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is White River 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 B+.