About Lyford
Lyford, IN is a small unincorporated community located in western Indiana.
Lyford holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.02 square miles.
📰 Lyford News Today
- Jim Slaven Slaven Obituary (2026) - Rockville, IN - Giovanini Funeral Home & Cremation Service Legacy obituary · Aug 9
- Kimberly Dawn (Wright) Kiger Obituary May 3, 2026 samaritanfunerals.com · May 8
- Deputies: Woman caught with stolen items after getting U-Haul stuck MyWabashValley.com · Dec 18
- Clinton man nabbed in burglary case giant.fm · Apr 17
- Riverton Parke student athlete killed in auto accident - Terre Haute Tribune-Star Terre Haute Tribune-Star · Feb 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lyford Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lyford
- Covered Bridge Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lyford
- Lyford Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.02 sq mi
Coordinates39.6468, -87.3690