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Ontario, IN
Census-designated place in LaGrange County, Indiana.
Population
301
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
388
ZIP codes
0
Ontario and its ZIP codes
Ontario at a glance
- Ontario is about 2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaGrange County. PPP loans are for Ontario.
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
Ontario, 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
Cities near Ontario
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HoweCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.8 |
| LagrangeTown | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| MongoCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Sturgis, MICity | 6.5 mi | 7 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| Wall LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ShipshewanaTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Adams LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Burr Oak, MIVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| OrlandTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Shipshewana LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Otter LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WolcottvilleTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| WildwoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| StrohCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| South MilfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ontario, IN in?
- Ontario is in LaGrange County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Ontario, IN?
- About 301 people live in Ontario, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ontario?
- Nearby places include Howe (2.7 mi), Lagrange (4 mi), Mongo (5.7 mi), Sturgis, MI (6.5 mi), Scott (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023