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Chalmers, IN
Town in White County, Indiana.
Population
526
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,742
ZIP codes
0
Chalmers and its ZIP codes
Chalmers at a glance
- Chalmers is about 9.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,500, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,500 (26% below Indiana) and median rent is $744 a month.
Local data for Chalmers, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chalmers, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,500
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$744/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (91), Irish Americans (56), Mexican Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for White County. PPP loans are for Chalmers.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,011
8,806 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,476
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$170M
FY 2026, $6,870 per person
How people get to work
Chalmers, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chalmers, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
275
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
119
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chalmers, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Chalmers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookstonTown | 4.2 mi | 0.7 |
| ReynoldsTown | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| YeomanTown | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| MonticelloCity | 7.8 mi | 3.5 |
| NorwayCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.9 |
| PittsburgCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Battle GroundTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| AmericusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| WolcottTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| DelphiCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| IdavilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| ColburnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Buck CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| MononTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| West LafayetteCity | 15 mi | 13.6 |
| RockfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chalmers, IN in?
- Chalmers is in White County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Chalmers, IN?
- About 526 people live in Chalmers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chalmers?
- Nearby places include Brookston (4.2 mi), Reynolds (6.1 mi), Yeoman (7.6 mi), Monticello (7.8 mi), Norway (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023