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Fowler, IN
Town in Benton County, Indiana.
Population
2,360
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,671
ZIP codes
0
Fowler and its ZIP codes
Fowler at a glance
- Fowler is about 8.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,576 a year, 26% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,800 (49% below Indiana) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Fowler, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fowler, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,576
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$111,800
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (640), Irish Americans (515), French Americans (162).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Fowler.
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
Fowler, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fowler, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fowler, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Fowler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Earl ParkTown | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| OxfordTown | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| BoswellTown | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| GoodlandTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| RaubCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine VillageTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| KentlandTown | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| AmbiaTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RainsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| RemingtonTown | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| OtterbeinTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| TabCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Sheldon, ILVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| BrookTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| WolcottTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fowler, IN in?
- Fowler is in Benton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Fowler, IN?
- About 2,360 people live in Fowler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fowler?
- Nearby places include Earl Park (7.2 mi), Oxford (7.4 mi), Boswell (7.5 mi), Templeton (9 mi), Goodland (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023