Elwood, Indiana

About Elwood

Elwood, IN is a close-knit town located in central Indiana, home to 8,495 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Elwood holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,129 residents per square mile.

📰 Elwood News Today

• Freddie Troutman Obituary (2026) - Elwood, IN - Dunnichay Funeral Home - Elwood Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Docs: Elwood man arrested for molesting 11-year-old Fox 59 · Aug 4
• Elwood woman wanted, facing 8 charges for alleged animal cruelty WTHR · Aug 7
• The Elwood Officially Opens in Kokomo as Goodin Development Receives Certificate of Occupancy The Manila Times · Aug 18
• Elwood Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Elwood Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Elwood — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,495.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Elwood

• Gypsy Soul (café)
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• The Tin Plate, Fine Food & Spirits — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Elwood Heritage Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elwood

• Callaway Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Elwood

• Elwood Elementary School
• Elwood Intermediate School
• Elwood Jr-Sr High School
• John H Hinds Career Center

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Ascension St Vincent Mercy · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Elwood

🏘️ Nearby Communities