Oolitic is a town in Indian Creek and Shawswick townships, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oolitic had a population of 1,137.

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Town numbers

ZIP code47451

Area code812

Living in Oolitic

Housing in Oolitic

$181K▲ 4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Oolitic home is worth about $181,000, up 4% in a year, 30% below the Indiana typical home.

Only 3 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Oolitic

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Most working residents leave Oolitic for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (22%), Bedford (20%) and Richland (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Bloomington

22%

Bedford

20%

Richland

Bloomington

1%Work in townlive and work in Oolitic 19 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 124Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Oolitic

Health Grade B

Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 89% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

6better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▼ 11 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.4%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIN 14.7% · better 7.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIN 11.2% · better 9.9%More adults who have had cancerIN 8.3% · worse

Care nearby

Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford · 2.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Sichc BedfordBedford · 2.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Oolitic · CMS · HRSAHealth in Oolitic →

Natural hazards in Oolitic

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Oolitic flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Oolitic

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Oolitic →

Climate in Oolitic

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Oolitic has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 24°Winter

65° / 42°Spring

85° / 62°Summer

67° / 44°Fall