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Sandborn

A town of 359 people in Indiana
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Conserved land2.6%6 of 251 acres
Trails0.1 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Sandborn

Town in Indiana, United States
359Population
0.4 sq miArea
479 ftElevation

Sandborn is a town in Vigo Township, Knox County, Indiana, United States. The population was 359 at the 2020 census. It is the home of the annual Black Creek Festival.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code47578
Area code812
Living in Sandborn

Housing in Sandborn

$165K▲ 8.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sandborn home is worth about $165,000, up 8.4% in a year, 37% below the Indiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Sandborn

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Most working residents leave Sandborn for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Vincennes (17%), Bicknell (8%) and Washington (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Vincennes
17%
Bicknell
8%
Washington
6%
Busseron
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sandborn →

Health in Sandborn

Compared with Indiana

2better than IN·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Greene County General HospitalLinton · 10.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Greene County Health LintonLinton · 10.1 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 Sandborn · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sandborn →

Natural hazards in Sandborn

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sandborn →

Climate in Sandborn

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Sandborn has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 24°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Sandborn’s library

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Sandborn Branch112 North Anderson · part of Bicknell-Vigo Township Public Library
E-books25 hrs a week
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