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Smallest Cities in Indiana

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Indiana

1 Winona Lake 5,073
2 Fortville 5,092
3 Pendleton 5,115
4 Alexandria 5,145
5 Linton 5,153
6 Lawrenceburg 5,155
7 Highland 5,188
8 Porter 5,208
9 Tipton 5,255
10 Westville 5,291
11 Rensselaer 5,369
12 Cicero 5,441
13 Monticello 5,504
14 Hidden Valley 5,625
15 New Whiteland 5,641
16 Hartford City 5,685
17 Bright 5,735
18 Gas City 6,097
19 Cumberland 6,154
20 Rushville 6,186
21 Rochester 6,244
22 Portland 6,341
23 Mount Vernon 6,431
24 Salem 6,484
25 Huntingburg 6,504
26 Garrett 6,540
27 Dunlap 6,602
28 Ellettsville 6,653
29 Boonville 6,681
30 Ross 6,740
31 Notre Dame 6,754
32 Batesville 6,842
33 Nappanee 7,040
34 South Haven 7,177
35 North Vernon 7,214
36 Lakes of the Four Seasons 7,338
37 Scottsburg 7,338
38 Tell City 7,490
39 Winfield 7,501
40 Brazil 8,064
41 Charlestown 8,118
42 Elwood 8,320
43 Princeton 8,347
44 Angola 9,383
45 Mooresville 9,608
46 McCordsville 9,700
47 Decatur 9,769
48 Greencastle 9,863
49 Columbia City 9,975
50 Kendallville 10,094
51 Bargersville 10,163
52 Sellersburg 10,215
53 Wabash 10,378
54 Plymouth 10,506
55 Bluffton 10,539
56 Peru 10,835
57 Lowell 10,911
58 Huntertown 10,984
59 Danville 11,049
60 Whitestown 11,276
61 Greensburg 11,585
62 Yorktown 11,617
63 Martinsville 11,913
64 Washington 12,192
65 Madison 12,277
66 Lake Station 13,109
67 Connersville 13,241
68 Auburn 13,464
69 Speedway 13,622
70 Bedford 13,824
71 Chesterton 14,326
72 Cedar Lake 14,686
73 Beech Grove 15,082
74 New Haven 15,339
75 Frankfort 15,536
76 Griffith 16,228
77 Dyer 16,400
78 Crawfordsville 16,408
79 Jasper 16,421
80 Warsaw 16,592
81 Vincennes 16,676
82 Huntington 17,026
83 New Castle 17,356
84 Lebanon 17,575
85 Logansport 17,766
86 Shelbyville 19,866
87 Seymour 21,536
88 St. John 21,639
89 Clarksville 22,121
90 La Porte 22,125
91 Avon 22,683
92 Munster 23,733
93 Greenfield 24,308
94 Franklin 25,999
95 East Chicago 26,158
96 Schererville 29,627
97 Hobart 29,646
98 Granger 30,279
99 Brownsburg 30,310
100 Zionsville 31,442

The smallest cities in Indiana (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Winona Lake has a population of just 5,073. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,073 residents, Winona Lake is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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