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Prospect, IN
Census-designated place in Orange County, Indiana.
Population
96
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
111
ZIP codes
0
Prospect and its ZIP codes
Prospect at a glance
- Prospect is 42% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Prospect.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,755
7,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,046
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,218 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Prospect, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Prospect
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Baden SpringsTown | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| French LickTown | 2.6 mi | 1.8 |
| PaoliTown | 8.4 mi | 3.7 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| OrleansTown | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| ShoalsTown | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| MitchellCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| DuboisCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Dover HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CelestineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| LawrenceportCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| TaswellCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HaysvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| LoogooteeCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| SaltilloTown | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prospect, IN in?
- Prospect is in Orange County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Prospect, IN?
- About 96 people live in Prospect, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prospect?
- Nearby places include West Baden Springs (1 mi), French Lick (2.6 mi), Paoli (8.4 mi), Huron (10 mi), Orleans (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023