Chalmers, Indiana
Town · Population 523 · #408 in Indiana
About Chalmers
Set in the northwestern part of Indiana, Chalmers is a tiny community, home to 523 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Chalmers is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,743 residents per square mile.
📰 Chalmers News Today
- Frontier High School (Chalmers, IN) Football MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Obituary for Bernadine Snowberger at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston Clapper Funeral Services · Aug 6
- $1M winning Powerball ticket sold in White County. What to know Journal & Courier · Dec 26
- Larry Earl Horton Obituary (1946 - 2025) - Chalmers, IN - WLFI Legacy obituary · Dec 18
- 2 dead after car hit by train in Chalmers Fox 59 · Jun 17
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What Makes Chalmers Unique
- The only place in America named Chalmers — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Chalmers
- Frontier Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)523
Rank in state#408 of 566
Land area0.3 sq mi
Density1,743/sq mi
Coordinates40.6625, -86.8677