Thorntown, Indiana
Town · Population 1,428 · #252 in Indiana
About Thorntown
Thorntown is a small town in central Indiana with an estimated population of 1,428.
Officially, Thorntown is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.61 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,341 residents per square mile.
📰 Thorntown News Today
- Noah M. Lane Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information myersmortuary.com · Aug 6
- Court docs: Thorntown man shoots at plane, charged with attempted murder Fox 59 · Aug 5
- Thorntown Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Allegedly Shooting At A Crop Duster WLFI · Aug 6
- Thorntown farmer arrested, accused of shooting at crop duster WRTV · Aug 5
- Evacuations ordered in Thorntown following anhydrous ammonia spill WTHR · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thorntown Unique
- The only place in America named Thorntown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Thorntown
- Robin'z Nest — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Thorntown Heritage Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Thorntown
- Garden Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Thorntown
- Thorntown Elementary School
- Western Boone Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,428
Rank in state#252 of 566
Land area0.61 sq mi
Density2,341/sq mi
Coordinates40.1292, -86.6100