About Eaton
Eaton is a small town in eastern Indiana, home to 1,594 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Eaton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.73 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 427 residents per square mile.
📰 Eaton News Today
- Emergency responders search for man who jumped into Mississinewa River The Star Press · Aug 12
- Eaton woman accused of stabbing boyfriend during argument about infidelity Fox 59 · Jul 9
- 'I'm a police officer': Eaton Reserve Police officer charged with drunk driving WRTV · Jul 28
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Eaton, Indiana 47338 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Rebekah "Becky" Orr Obituary | Pitman-Richman Funeral Home | Eaton, IN Tribute Archive · Jun 17
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What Makes Eaton Unique
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Eaton
- Eaton Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,594
Rank in state#240 of 566
Land area3.73 sq mi
Density427/sq mi
Coordinates40.3269, -85.3570