A town of 794, settled in 1872. A typical home worth about $169K.
The 2 things Boswell does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Boswell. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Boswell home is worth about $169,000, up 3.5% in a year, 35% below the Indiana typical home.
Most working residents leave Boswell for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Lafayette (15%), West Lafayette (7%) and Fowler (6%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Boswell has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Boswell beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Boswell | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 13.7% | 8.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.4% | 15.4% |
| More adults facing housing insecurity | 14.2% | 11.2% |
Where Boswell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
14 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Town in Indiana, United States
Boswell is a town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 800 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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