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Paragon, IN
Town in Morgan County, Indiana.
Population
537
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,952
ZIP codes
0
Paragon and its ZIP codes
Paragon at a glance
- Paragon is about 10 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,750, close to the Indiana median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,100 (52% below Indiana) and median rent is $1,019 a month.
Local data for Paragon, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paragon, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,750
Poverty rate
24.7%
Median home value
$104,100
Median rent
$1,019/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
2.1%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (56), Irish Americans (17), Mexican Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Paragon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,456
15,548 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$496M
FY 2026, $6,917 per person
How people get to work
Paragon, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paragon, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
218
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paragon, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Paragon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Browns CrossingCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| GosportTown | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MartinsvilleCity | 7.3 mi | 9.2 |
| StinesvilleTown | 8 mi | 0.1 |
| EminenceCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Foxcliff EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Painted HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| EllettsvilleTown | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| CentertonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| SpencerTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| BethanyTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MonroviaTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| BrooklynTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| CloverdaleTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| BloomingtonCity | 16 mi | 23.2 |
| MorgantownTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paragon, IN in?
- Paragon is in Morgan County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Paragon, IN?
- About 537 people live in Paragon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paragon?
- Nearby places include Browns Crossing (3.3 mi), Gosport (6.3 mi), Martinsville (7.3 mi), Stinesville (8 mi), Eminence (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023