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Lyford, IN
Census-designated place in Parke County, Indiana.
Population
438
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
430
ZIP codes
0
Lyford and its ZIP codes
Lyford at a glance
- Lyford is about 2.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parke County. PPP loans are for Lyford.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,154
3,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,051
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $6,329 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lyford, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
354
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Lyford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClintonCity | 2.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Fairview ParkTown | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| ShepardsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| UniversalTown | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| RosedaleTown | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CentenaryCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MeccaTown | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.6 |
| New GoshenCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| North Terre HauteCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.6 |
| BurnettCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| FontanetCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| BlanfordCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| LibertyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| St. BerniceCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| HillsdaleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lyford, IN in?
- Lyford is in Parke County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Lyford, IN?
- About 438 people live in Lyford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lyford?
- Nearby places include Clinton (2.4 mi), Fairview Park (3.3 mi), Shepardsville (4.3 mi), Universal (4.7 mi), Rosedale (4.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023