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Holton, IN
Town in Ripley County, Indiana.
Population
502
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
277
ZIP codes
0
Holton and its ZIP codes
Holton at a glance
- Holton is 45% denser than Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,375 a year, 13% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,600 (55% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,005 a month.
Local data for Holton, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Holton, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,375
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$98,600
Median rent
$1,005/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
2.7%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (72), Irish Americans (51), Mexican Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ripley County. PPP loans are for Holton.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
11,001 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,410
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $6,163 per person
How people get to work
Holton, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.4%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Holton, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holton, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Holton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New MarionCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| OsgoodTown | 6.3 mi | 1.5 |
| VersaillesTown | 6.8 mi | 1.6 |
| ButlervilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| NapoleonTown | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MillhousenTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| DelawareCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| PiercevilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| WestportTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| GrayfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Cross PlainsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| VernonTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| North VernonCity | 14 mi | 7.7 |
| SardiniaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MilanTown | 14 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holton, IN in?
- Holton is in Ripley County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Holton, IN?
- About 502 people live in Holton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holton?
- Nearby places include New Marion (4.8 mi), Osgood (6.3 mi), Versailles (6.8 mi), Butlerville (7.5 mi), Napoleon (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023