Indiana, Iowa

Indiana: A city located in the state of Iowa. It is the county seat of Johnson County. Indiana is known for its historic downtown and its annual tulip festival.

About

Indiana is a city located in the county of Marion in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 820,445 and a population density of 861 people per km². After 7 years in 2017 city had an estimated population of 863,002 inhabitants.

The city was created 203 years ago in 1820.

Indiana is a city in Marion County, Iowa, located approximately 6 miles east of Des Moines. As of July 29, 2023, the population of Indiana is 633 residents. Here are some key details:

History

Indiana was platted in 1855 shortly after railroads expanded into central Iowa. It was incorporated as a city in 1909. Early settlers were attracted by coal mining opportunities.

Economy & Culture

Historically Indiana was a coal mining town, although mining ended in the 1920s. Today it is primarily a residential community. The Indiana Historical Society Museum preserves local history.

Geography & Climate

Indiana is situated along the South Skunk River in central Iowa. The terrain is relatively flat prairie land. The city has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.

Community

The small-town atmosphere makes Indiana popular with families. The city has an aquatic center and community center offering events. The Indiana Days Festival is held each June.

Education

Indiana is served by the Collins-Maxwell Community School District. Students attend elementary, middle, and high school in nearby Maxwell.

In summary, Indiana is a small, residential Iowa community with historic roots in coal mining. It provides a close-knit, family atmosphere just minutes from Des Moines.

Indiana locator map
Location of Indiana on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Indiana

Population : 820,445 (2017)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
County : Marion County
Different from : Circle City, Circle, Circle
Postal code : 46285, 46254, 46222, 46240, 46226, 46208, 46253, 46207, 46291, 46247, 46266, 46275, 46231, 46217, 46278, 46298, 46223, 46230, 46244, 46237, 46229, 46268, 46260, 46280, 46224, 46209, 46201, 46241, 46202, 46234, 46214, 46259, 46219, 46228, 46277, 46290, 46283, 46239, 46204, 46203, 46220, 46249, 46221, 46251, 46205, 46256, 46282, 46235, 46274, 46227, 46296, 46211, 46242, 46225, 46236, 46250, 46206, 46218, 46216, 46295, 46255
Phone Area Codes : 486, 317
Area : 953.18 km2
Official name : Indianapolis
Has part : Acton, Broad Ripple Village, Arden, Bates–Hendricks, Woodruff Place
Altitude : 715 feet / 218 meters
Capital city : Indiana is capital of Indiana, Marion County
Establishment : January 01, 1821 (203 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00
Local time : 14:50:44 (30th October 2024)
Density : 905 Pop. per km² as of 2017
Population growth : 4.93% (2010-2017)
Downtown Indianapolis image
Downtown Indianapolis
Downtown Indianapolis image

Geography

Indiana is located at 41°12'16"N 93°1'31"W (41.2044400, -93.0252000). It has 17 neighbors: Avon, Beech Grove, Cumberland, Fishers, Hancock County, Hendricks County, Johnson County, Lawrence, McCordsville, Morgan County, Shelby County, Southport, Speedway, Zionsville, Boone County, Hamilton County and City of Greenwood.

Indiana map

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Indiana has 17 neighbours.

  • Avon town in Indiana
  • Beech Grove city in Marion County, Indiana, United States
  • Cumberland town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana
  • Fishers The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana. It is located on the White River in central Indiana. Fishers is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Fishers History Museum and the Fishers Arts Center.
  • Hancock County county in Indiana, United States
  • Hendricks County county in Indiana, United States
  • Johnson County county in Indiana, United States
  • Lawrence A city in Marion County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Lawrence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lawrence Heritage Center and the Lawrence Community Center.
  • McCordsville town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States
  • Morgan County county in Indiana, United States
  • Shelby County county in Indiana, United States
  • Southport town in Marion County, Indiana, United States
  • Speedway town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
  • Zionsville town of Indiana
  • Boone County county in Indiana, United States
  • Hamilton County county in Indiana, United States
  • City of Greenwood city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

  • Center Township
  • Franklin Township
  • Pike Township
  • Perry Township
  • Warren Township
  • Decatur Township
  • Spring Hill
  • Clermont
  • Williams Creek
  • Washington Township
  • Lawrence Township
  • Wayne Township
  • Rocky Ripple
  • Warren Park
  • Wynnedale
  • Meridian Hills
  • Crows Nest
  • Homecroft
  • North Crows Nest

Demographics

The population of Indiana increased by 4.93% in 7 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 820,445 -
2011 827,400 0.84%
2012 834,673 0.87%
2013 843,532 1.05%
2014 849,052 0.65%
2015 853,173 0.48%
2017 863,002 1.14%

People born in Indiana (200)

People born in Indiana, including author and vlogger John Green, United States Navy Admiral and Medal of Honor recipient Norman Scott, basketball player Katie Douglas, .

List

Schools in Indiana

College & universities near Indiana, IA

Code Name City ZIP
153108 Central College Pella (IA) 50219

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Indiana, IA

Code Name Address Type
OTM Ottumwa station 210 West Main Street RAIL
OSC Osceola Main & East Clay Streets RAIL
CRN Creston Pine and Adams Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Indiana

Post Office Name City ZIP
Hamilton Post Office Hamilton (IA) 50116

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Indiana state of the United States of America with a population of 6,754,953 people.
  • Indiana , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania with a population of 13,120 people.

Other cities in Marion County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marion County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Pella 10,266 City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
Knoxville 7,082 City in and seat of Marion County, Iowa, United States
Pleasantville 1,714 City in Marion County, Iowa
Melcher-Dallas 1,236 City in Marion County, Iowa, United States
Bussey 406 Human settlement in United States of America
Harvey 243 Human settlement in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America
Hamilton 135 City in Marion County, Alabama, United States
Swan 74 City in Iowa, United States
Marysville 68 Human settlement in Marion County, Iowa, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Indiana distances to largest Iowa cities