About Laurel
Laurel, IN is a tiny community located in eastern Indiana, home to 412 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Laurel is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,717 residents per square mile.
📰 Laurel News Today
- Self-evacuations underway after flooding in southeast Indiana due to historic river cresting WLWT · Aug 13
- Whitewater River flooding turns Indiana town into disaster zone, displacing dozens thecooldown.com · Aug 19
- Rescues underway in Franklin Co. as floodwaters arrive Fox 59 · Aug 13
- Driving through Laurel: The reality and nightmare of the flood's impact The 812 · Aug 14
- River flooding displaces dozens in local community as evacuations sweep town WKRC · Aug 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Laurel Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Laurel — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Laurel
- Boys Club Camp reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Laurel
- Laurel School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)412
Rank in state#437 of 566
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density1,717/sq mi
Coordinates39.5020, -85.1879