Switz City, Indiana
| Switz City, Indiana | |
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 Location of Switz City in the state of Indiana |
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| Coordinates: 39°2′3″N 87°3′16″W / 39.03417°N 87.05444°WCoordinates: 39°2′3″N 87°3′16″W / 39.03417°N 87.05444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Fairplay, Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 293 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 288 |
| • Density | 1,274/sq mi (491.9/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47465 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-74582 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0444502 |
Switz City is a town in Fairplay and Grant townships, Greene County, Indiana, United States. The population was 293 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The Switz City post office was established in 1869. The town was named in honor of one or more members of the Switz family of early settlers.
Switz City is located at 39°2′3″N 87°3′16″W / 39.03417°N 87.05444°W (39.034260, -87.054533). According to the 2010 census, Switz City has a total area of 0.23 square miles (0.60 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Switz City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 293 people, 123 households, and 87 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,273.9 inhabitants per square mile (491.9/km2). There were 136 housing units at an average density of 591.3 per square mile (228.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
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