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Chalmers, IN

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Population
530
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
711 ft
Median Home Value
$162,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$744/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IndianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IndianaNearest larger communityWest Lafayette, Indiana15 miles away · 45,747 residents.

About Chalmers

Chalmers is a quiet small town in White County with around 500 residents. Founded as a railroad stop in the mid-1800s, it has grown into a peaceful rural community surrounded by open farmland. For newcomers, it offers a relaxed lifestyle and affordable small-town living, while still keeping you within an easy 25-minute drive of West Lafayette and Purdue University.

Chalmers historic railway

Local life centers around the Frontier School Corporation downtown and annual traditions like Chalmers Community Day, which brings neighbors together for pancake breakfasts, pork dinners, and car shows. Look out past the edge of town and you will see the giant turbines of the Meadow Lake Wind Farm rising over the fields. It is a welcoming place to settle down if you want wide-open Midwestern views, quiet streets, and a close-knit community.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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