About Waldron
Waldron, IN is a small unincorporated community located in eastern Indiana.
Officially, Waldron is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.26 square miles.
📰 Waldron News Today
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- Faith Laird Obituary (2026) - Waldron, IN - The Shelbyville News Legacy obituary · Apr 28
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What Makes Waldron Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🏫 Schools in Waldron
- Waldron Elementary School
- Waldron Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.26 sq mi
Coordinates39.4535, -85.6629