Francisco, Indiana
Town · Population 536 · #405 in Indiana
About Francisco
Francisco is a tiny community in southwestern Indiana counting 536 people who proudly call it home.
Francisco holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 879 residents per square mile.
📰 Francisco News Today
- Five questions for Francisco Ruiz, Indiana University Fort Wayne director of student services The Journal Gazette · Aug 16
- Francisco Reyes Guzman Obituary Apr 11, 2026 Indiana Funeral Care · Apr 11
- Jane Francisco Obituary - Columbus, IN Dignity Memorial · Mar 31
- Gibson County man convicted of murdering ex-wife, son Courier & Press · Jan 26
- Francisco, Indiana Man Arrested Late Thursday in Carmi - WRUL-FM WRUL-FM · Nov 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Francisco Unique
- The only place in America named Francisco — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Francisco
- Francisco Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)536
Rank in state#405 of 566
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density879/sq mi
Coordinates38.3327, -87.4480