South Whitley, Indiana
Town · Population 1,849 · #218 in Indiana
About South Whitley
South Whitley, IN is a small town located in northeastern Indiana counting 1,849 people who proudly call it home.
South Whitley holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,175 residents per square mile.
📰 South Whitley News Today
- South Whitley Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Obituary information for Robert C. Kurtz - DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home · Aug 11
- Robert Kurtz Obituary (1934 - 08/11/2026) - South Whitley, IN - Fort Wayne Newspapers Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Crash near South Whitley knocks out power for 500+ WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Apr 22
- SR 14 Near South Whitley To Close For Pipe Construction InkFreeNews.com · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Whitley Unique
- The only place in America named South Whitley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Whitley
- Uncommon Joe's
- Carol's Corner — american
- Corner Cafe — american
- Stan's Smokin' BBQ and Catering — barbecue
- Times Square Cafe — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Whitley
- Don & Vi Lebrun Courtyard reviews ★
- Gale Hagen Memorial Park reviews ★
- South Whitley Town Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South Whitley
- South Whitley Elementary School
- Whitko Jr/Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,849
Rank in state#218 of 566
Land area0.85 sq mi
Density2,175/sq mi
Coordinates41.0840, -85.6245