About Arcadia
Set in the central part of Indiana, Arcadia is a small town, home to 1,464 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Arcadia is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,662 residents per square mile.
📰 Arcadia News Today
- Trudy Henricks Obituary May 28, 2026 Randall & Roberts Funeral Home · May 28
- Gas line break in Arcadia triggered public safety alert Fox 59 · Mar 2
- Some Arcadia residents told to evacuate after contractor hits gas main - WISH-TV WISH-TV · Mar 2
- First-generation farmers feature yaks, wine on Hamilton County farm WTHR · May 7
- Kenny J. Scott Obituary (2026) - Arcadia, IN - Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home and Cremations Services Legacy obituary · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Arcadia Unique
- One of 13 places in the US named Arcadia — 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
- 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 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Arcadia
- El 5 de Mayo — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arcadia
- The Rookery Preserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Arcadia
- Hamilton Heights Elementary School
- Hamilton Heights High School
- Hamilton Heights Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,464
Rank in state#250 of 566
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density2,662/sq mi
Coordinates40.1742, -86.0210