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Mongo, IN
Census-designated place in LaGrange County, Indiana.
Population
246
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
632
ZIP codes
0
Mongo and its ZIP codes
Mongo at a glance
- Mongo is about 3.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Mongo, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaGrange County. PPP loans are for Mongo.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,905
14,643 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,899
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$165M
FY 2026, $4,088 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mongo, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
172
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Mongo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wall LakeCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| OntarioCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| OrlandTown | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Otter LakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| LagrangeTown | 7.4 mi | 1.8 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| StrohCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.3 |
| HoweCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Adams LakeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Sturgis, MICity | 10 mi | 7 |
| South MilfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Jimmerson LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Holiday WoodsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Burr Oak, MIVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| HelmerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| WolcottvilleTown | 12 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mongo, IN in?
- Mongo is in LaGrange County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Mongo, IN?
- About 246 people live in Mongo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mongo?
- Nearby places include Wall Lake (5.2 mi), Ontario (5.7 mi), Orland (6.5 mi), Otter Lake (6.6 mi), Lagrange (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023