About Dayton
Dayton, IN is a small town located in western Indiana, home to 1,372 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Dayton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,193 residents per square mile.
📰 Dayton News Today
- Indiana women’s soccer closes preseason with 1-1 penalty shootout draw against Dayton Indiana Daily Student · Aug 8
- Richmond Man Arrested in Dayton After Nearly Year-Long Child Molestation Investigation wowo.com · Aug 17
- 4 tornadoes confirmed from weekend storms across Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer · Aug 3
- Kimberly Holmes Obituary (1962 - 2026) - Dayton, IN - WLFI Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- INDOT: I-65 southbound semi crash in Tippecanoe County caused diesel spill Fox 59 · Jul 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dayton Unique
- One of 18 places in the US named Dayton — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Easy reach of Lafayette (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Dayton
- Buck Creek Pizza Co. — pizza
- Trish's Red Bird Cafe — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Brandon C. Bass Art · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dayton
- Cary Camp, Sagamore Council, BSA reviews ★
- Lexington Farms Park reviews ★
- Sycamore Valley Camp reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dayton
- Dayton Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,372
Rank in state#260 of 566
Land area1.15 sq mi
Density1,193/sq mi
Coordinates40.3752, -86.7740