White River Township, Gibson County, Indiana
White River Township is a township in Gibson County, Indiana. About 1,348 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 47.2 sq mi (122 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,348 ± 211
- County
- Gibson County
- School district
- North Gibson School Corporation
- Land area
- 47.2 sq mi (122 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $63,482 ± $5,398
- Median home value
- $136,600 ± $45,608
- Water area
- 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km²)
- State
- Indiana
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1805183888
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.438288, -87.627373
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in White River Township, largest first
- Patoka (town)737 people
- Hazleton (town)196 people
These places’ central points lie inside White River Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Decker Township, Knox County2.8 mi north
- Patoka Township6.5 mi south
- Washington Township7.7 mi east
- Mount Carmel Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois10 mi west
- Johnson Township, Knox County11 mi northeast
- Montgomery Township12 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with White River Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Gibson County, largest first
- Patoka Township11,623 people
- Johnson Township4,451 people
- Union Township4,362 people
- Montgomery Township4,044 people
- Columbia Township3,519 people
- Barton Township1,606 people
- Washington Township1,044 people
- Center Township921 people
- Wabash Township82 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Gibson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in White River Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 51 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 29 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:26 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:29 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:18 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:06 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:41 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 12 min |
| May 15 | 5:39 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:26 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:04 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:32 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 6:59 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:31 AM | 4:37 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:00 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Gibson County or the local office.
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