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A town of 379. Nearly 12.5% of it is conserved land.

Population
379
−10.3% since 2010
Median home value
$152K
Census ACS
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
53.2
years
Jobs based here
15
A commuter town

What makes Lost River stand out

The thing Lost River does most differently from other towns.

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Small town

379 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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H 69° · L 51°

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Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Lost River

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.

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Lost River0%
Jasper13%
Shoals10%
Halbert9%
Loogootee4%
20 mi
median commute distance
15
jobs based in Lost River
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards

High risk, with inland flooding at the top

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

72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
72High riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate

Four seasons, pleasant summers

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.

14″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter24–43°
Spring42–66°
Summer63–85°
Fall44–68°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors

12.5% of Lost River is conserved land

2.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.

12.5%conserved
12.5%
conserved · 3,406 of 27,205 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Hoosier National Forest0.5 mi3,407
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Health

How healthy Lost River is

Lost River beats the Indiana average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.

32 measures vs. Indiana
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
What stands outLost RiverIN
More adults treating high blood pressure80.2%77.4%
More adults with COPD10.3%8.1%
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center
15.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Lost River for work

Where Lost River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

13% → Jasper Jasper 13% 10% → Shoals Shoals 10% 9% → Halbert Halbert 9% 4% → Loogootee Loogootee 4% 4% → French Lick French Lick 4% 3% → Washington Washington 3% Lost River · 0% stay
15jobs based in Lost River
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Lost River

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

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

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Elevation
636 ft

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