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Lost River

A township of 513 people in Martin County, Indiana
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Conserved land13%3,406 of 27,205 acres
Trails2.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Lost River

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
636 ftElevation

Lost River is an unincorporated community in Paoli Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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Most working residents leave Lost River for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Jasper (13%), Shoals (10%) and Halbert (9%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Jasper
13%
Shoals
10%
Halbert
9%
Loogootee
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lost River →

Health in Lost River

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1better than IN·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Memorial Hospital and Health Care CenterJasper · 15.5 mi · ER
Sichc West BadenWest Baden Springs · 8.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47581, 47432 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lost River →

Natural hazards in Lost River

72
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lost River →

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Lost River has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter
66° / 42°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
68° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Shoals Public LibraryShoals · 6.9 miles · 32 hrs a week

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