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Boswell, IN
Town in Benton County, Indiana.
Population
794
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
898
ZIP codes
0
Boswell and its ZIP codes
Boswell at a glance
- Boswell is about 4.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,875, 21% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,800 (52% below Indiana) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for Boswell, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boswell, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,875
Poverty rate
33.6%
Median home value
$104,800
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (139), German Americans (125), Irish Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Boswell.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,342
2,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,199
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.46M
FY 2026, $6,131 per person
How people get to work
Boswell, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit10.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boswell, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
264
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
83° / 15°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boswell, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Boswell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OxfordTown | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| AmbiaTown | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| FowlerTown | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| RainsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Pine VillageTown | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| TabCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| JudyvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Earl ParkTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PenceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KramerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Hoopeston, ILCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| RaubCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Green HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| OtterbeinTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| HedrickCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boswell, IN in?
- Boswell is in Benton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Boswell, IN?
- About 794 people live in Boswell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boswell?
- Nearby places include Oxford (7 mi), Ambia (7.4 mi), Fowler (7.5 mi), Rainsville (8.1 mi), Pine Village (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023